Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday said the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was part of the government’s agenda; PTI has reported.

He also said a solution will be found on the issue of memorandum of procedure – a set of documents on the appointment, elevation and transfer of high court and Supreme Court judges – pending finalisation.

Earlier in the day, Meghwal assumed charge as the minister of state (independent charge) for the ministry of law and justice. He held the same portfolio in the previous Modi government too.

Responding to a question on the UCC, he said that it was part of the government’s agenda.

On the issue of simultaneous polls, Meghwal said the committee under former president Ram Nath Kovind has submitted its report and “we will inform about it later”. He noted the law commission is also working on the subject.

Before the law panel could submit its report, its chairperson Justice (Retd.) Ritu Raj Awasthi moved to Lokpal as a member.

Responding to a query on memorandum of procedure, the Law Minister said it is pending and the government has written to the SC collegium on it. “I believe that we will certainly find a solution to it,” he said.

(With inputs from PTI)