Section 29, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E-16N]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 December 1956.
29. Powers of Marriage Officer.—(1) The Marriage Officer may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder are being complied with, at all reasonable times enter any premises where the management of the property of a minor is carried on, inspect any account found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The Marriage Officer may seize any account in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed. (3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section.
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Marriage Officer: Section 2, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E0BB] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Marriage Officer" means a Marriage Officer appointed under section 3
Marriage Officer: 30 more definitions.
minor: Section 2, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E0BB] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "minor" means a person who, under the provisions of the Indian Majority Act, 1875 (9 of 1875), is to be deemed not to have attained his majority
minor: 31 more definitions.
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