Chinese Marriage Act · s 3

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s 3Registrars

(1)

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan shall appoint

Registrars of Chinese Marriages, hereinafter referred to as Registrars, for such Districts as His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan may consider necessary.

(2)

If a Registrar intends to be absent at any time for a period of more than one week he shall appoint a deputy to take over his duties, who must be approved by the District Officer in charge of the District.

(3)

If a Registrar intends to be absent for a period of more than 3

months he shall notify His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, who shall appoint a new Registrar if he deems fit.

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