The Maharashtra Regulation of Marriage Bureaus and Registration of Marriages Act, 1998

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This Act governs how marriage bureaus operate in Maharashtra, requiring them to register with the government before finding matches for couples. The law applies to any agency that helps people get married within the state, ensuring they follow strict rules and obtain legal certificates. By overseeing these matchmaking services, the Act aims to prevent fraud and ensure that marriages are solemnized legally and transparently. It matters because it provides legal protection to individuals seeking relationships and ensures that state records keep accurate statistics on marriages performed through registered intermediaries.

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1. Short title and commencement.
2. Definitions.
3. Appointment of Registrar of marriage bureaus and of marriages.
4. Marriage bureaus and marriages to be registered.
5. Registration of marriage bureaus.
6. Duty of husband to submit memorandum for registration of marriage.
7. Power to refuse registration and report to Registrar General.
8. Appellate powers of Registrar General.
9. Appeal from order under section 8.
10. Non-registration not to invalidate the marriage.
11. Responsibility of employers etc., of verification of marriage registration certificate.
12. Penalty for neglecting to comply with the provisions of section 6 or of any other section or for making false statements in memorandum.
13. Sanction for prosecution.
14. Register to be open for public inspection and copies of certified extracts to be given.
15. Registration of marriage where a party is a minor.
16. Registrar to furnish duplicate copy of the registration certificate to the Registrar General.
17. Registrar to be public servant.
18. Indemnity to persons acting under this Act.
19. Power to make rules.
20. Savings.
21. Repeal.
22. Power of Government to give directions.
23. Power to remove difficulty.

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