Bare Act
Registration of Marriages Act, Gujarat Year 2006
General200626 sections
This Act requires every marriage contracted in the State of Gujarat to be officially registered within thirty days of the ceremony. It establishes a system of Registrars to oversee the process, ensuring that marriages are legally recognized and properly documented. The law applies to all marriages performed in the state, regardless of the personal laws or customs involved. By mandating registration, the Act provides a clear legal record of marital status, which is essential for protecting the rights of spouses and ensuring the validity of the marriage in the eyes of the law.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Appointment of Registrar of Marriages.
- 4. Marriages to be registered.
- 5. Memorandum of marriage.
- 6. Memorandum of marriage submitted after thirty days.
- 7. Signature on memorandum and fees to be paid.
- 8. Power to refuse registration of marriage.
- 9. Appellate power of Registrar-General.
- 10. Appeal from order under section 9.
- 11. Register of marriages.
- 12. Register to be open for public inspection.
- 13. Non-registration not to invalidate marriage.
- 14. Responsibility of employer, etc. of verification of marriage registration certificate.
- 15. Penalty for neglecting to comply with provisions of section 5 or for making false statement in memorandum.
- 16. Penalty for failing to file memorandum.
- 17. Penalty for secreting, destroying or altering register.
- 18. Sanction for prosecution.
- 19. Registrar to be public servant.
- 20. Indemnity to persons acting under this Act.
- 21. Power to make rules.
- 22. Provisions of this Act to be in addition to and not in derogation of other laws.
- 23. Power of State Government to give directions.
- 24. Power to remove difficulties.
- 25. Repeal and savings.
- Schedule. SCHEDULE
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