Section 51, Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 [S1K-WS6]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 24 February 1969.

In Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 [A10-MP4]. This text from 24 February 1969. 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 51, Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 [S1K-WS6]. Machine: S1K-WS6.

51. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Registrar General may, by order in writing, direct any Marriage Officer to take such measures in relation to the solemnisation 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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Marriage Officer: Section 2, Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 [S1KV8X] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Marriage Officer" means a Marriage Officer appointed under section 3

Marriage Officer: 30 more definitions.

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