Condonation of delay of registration

In case of default to get the marriage registered within the period of thirty days after submission of application for registration or in cases of default to apply for registration where the parties to a marriage are prevented from applying for registration, the jurisdictional Marriage and Divorce Registrar shall have the power to condone the delay not exceeding thirty (30) days from the date fixed or chosen by the parties subject to payment of such additional fees as may be prescribed and thereafter register the marriage : Provided that the Registrar General of Marriage shall have the power to allow registration of marriage at any time, in exceptional circumstances, if he is satisfied that undue hardships shall be caused to the parties, subject to payment of fees at the rate of double the fees that shall be required for allowing registration under this section.