Notification S.O. 606(E) of the Department of Legal Affairs dated 20th November, 2025 under section 9 [N15-49M]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department of Legal Affairs
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 20th November, 2025
S.O. 606(E).
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (32 of 1956), the Central Government hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the District Court within the jurisdiction set out against each.
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Officer ...... Jurisdiction
1. Marriage Officer ...... the whole of India
[F. No. 39/95/2025-DOLA]
(Under Secretary to the Government of India)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (32 of 1956), the Central Government hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the District Court within the jurisdiction set out against each". Names section 9 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (32 of 1956) [S1D-HAZ]. Vires verified.
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