Registration of Marriages Act · s 6

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s 6Registration of one spouse

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in sections 4 and 5, a Registrar may dispense with the appearance of one of the parties to a marriage if he is satisfied that there exists good and sufficient reason for the absence of that party and in such case the form in Schedule 2 shall be amended appropriately and shall include a statement of the reason for the absence of the other party.

Registration of Marriages

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