Penalty

Any person, who, - (a) willfully omits or fails to present or send memorandum as required under section 4; or (b) makes any statement in such memorandum, which is false in material particulars and which he knows or has reason to believe to be false; or (c) secretly destroys or dishonestly or fraudulently alters the marriage register or any part thereof, shall be liable to fine, which may extend to Rs. 1,000.