Section 27, Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 1930 [S17-KSE]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 December 1930.
27. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the solemnisation of marriages shall be made to the Registrar General in Form II, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees. (2) The Registrar General may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Registrar General may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
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prescribed: Section 2, Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 1930 [S17K0S] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Registrar: Section 2, Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 1930 [S17K0S] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Registrar" means the Registrar of Marriages appointed under section 6
Registrar: 79 more definitions.
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Section 26, Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 1930 [S17-KRC], 11 December 1930, Band A. "section 27".
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