Central · Act 43 of 1954

Section 47 — Marriage Certificate Book to be open to inspection.

The Special Marriage Act, 1954

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(1) The Marriage Certificate Book kept under this Act shall at all reasonable times be open for inspection and shall be admissible as evidence of the statements therein contained.

(2) Certified extracts from the Marriage Certificate Book shall, on application, be given by the Marriage Officer to the applicant on payment by him of the prescribed fee.

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