The Punjab Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2012
punjab · 2013
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- S. 1(l) This Act may be called the Punjab Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2012
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Punjab Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2012.
- S. 3Section mandates registration of marriages between Indian nationals or one Indian and a non-resident Indian/foreign national.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the preparation and submission of a marriage memorandum to the Registrar within three months, with potential refusal of registration if identity or compliance issues arise.
- S. 5Section allows delayed submission of marriage memorandum with conditions and fees after stipulated periods.
- S. 6Section mandates marriage registration in Punjab Registrar's office where marriage or either party resides, or temporarily if outside Punjab.
- S. 7Section 7 provides a three-tier appeal process for aggrieved parties against refusal to register a marriage in Punjab.
- S. 8Section 8 states that marriages in Punjab are not invalid if not registered under this Act.
- S. 9Section 9 appoints the Chief Registrar and other officers for marriage registration in Punjab, defining their roles and control.
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- S. 11Section 11 appoints Registrars of Marriages in tehsils or sub-tehsils to register marriages and maintain registers.
- S. 12Section mandates every marriage registrar to maintain a marriage register in prescribed form and language.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the Registrar to correct or cancel erroneous marriage entries, provided due process is followed.
- S. 14Section 14 allows anyone to search marriage registers and obtain certified extracts, which are admissible as evidence.
- S. 15Section penalizes willful omission, false statements, or tampering with marriage registers with fines up to ₹1,000.
- S. 16Section 16 designates marriage registration officers as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 17Section 17 protects officials and individuals from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 18(l) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of th
- S. 19Section 19 ensures that the Act's provisions do not undermine existing laws.