Section 23, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 [S18-BFZ]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 16 June 1939 by S.O. 2014(E) [N11-FK9].

In Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 [A10-ARF]. This text from 16 June 1939. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 23, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 [S18-BFZ]. Machine: S18-BFZ.

23. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Registrar General may, by order in writing, direct any marriage bureau to take such measures in relation to the arranging of marriages as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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prescribed: Section 2, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 [S18ATM] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

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