The Jharkhand Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2017
jharkhand · 2018
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- S. 1प4त का नाम -
- S. 2पZनी का नाम -
- S. 3Definitions
- S. 4Section 4 allows other laws to apply alongside this Act unless explicitly overridden by it.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes the Registrar General of Marriages and other officers to oversee and implement the Act's provisions.
- S. 6Chief Registrar of Marriages
- S. 7Registrar Marriages
- S. 8Section 8 mandates the state government to appoint or re-designate marriage registrars under the Jharkhand Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2017.
- S. 9Jurisdiction of Registrars
- S. 10Section 10 mandates compulsory registration of marriages in Jharkhand, with specific disclosure requirements for non-resident Indians and foreign nationals.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines conditions for valid marriage registration in Jharkhand, including age, non-existing spouse, mental capacity, prohibited relationships, and residency.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the procedure for online or in-person submission of marriage registration applications in Jharkhand.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Registrar to register a marriage if no objections are found, after verifying documents and identity.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines conditions under which a marriage registration may be refused by the Registrar.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Registrar to refuse to register a marriage if deemed unfit, recording reasons and forwarding a copy to the Chief Registrar.
- S. 16Section mandates registrar to register marriages only if applicants meet conditions and apply within one year.
- S. 17Section mandates the Registrar to provide two free marriage registration certificates to the couple.
- S. 18Section mandates the Registrar to submit an annual marriage report to the Chief Registrar by January 15th each year.
- S. 19Section mandates digital and hard copy maintenance of marriage records and allows parties and others to access and obtain certified copies of marriage certificates.
- S. 20Section 20 allows objections to marriage registration to be filed online within 15 days, with the Registrar reviewing and acting on them promptly.
- S. 21Section 21 states that marriage registration under this Act only proves registration, not the marriage's validity.
- S. 22The section mandates compulsory registration of marriages within one year, except for those already registered under other acts.
- S. 23Section 23 imposes penalties for non-registration of marriages, false statements, and objections, with fines up to Rs 5000 and departmental action for Registrars.
- S. 24Section 24 outlines the Rs. 50 fee for marriage registration, no fee for Below Poverty Line couples, and additional charges for certified copies and index searches.
- S. 25Certificate of Registration of Marriage to be Conclusive Proof of Marriage Registration
- S. 26Section 26 outlines the process for appealing refusals of marriage registration in Jharkhand.
- S. 27Non registration of marriages
- S. 28Voluntary registration of Marriages
- S. 29Section 29 clarifies that the Act complements, not overrides, existing marriage laws and personal customs.
- S. 30Section 30 provides legal immunity for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 31Section 31 grants the State Government power to issue orders to resolve any difficulties in implementing the Act.
- S. 32Power to make rules
- S. 2017(b) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may by notification in the official Gazette, publish