ENACTMENT NO. 5 OF 1956
ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM ENACTMENT 1956

PART VI - MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE



Section 116. Appoint.

(1) The Ruler may appoint persons to be Registrars of Muslim Marriages and Divorces within and for the localities specified in the letters of appointment.

(2) The Chief Kathi and every Kathi shall be ex-officio Registrars of Muslim Marriages and Divorces for the whole of the areas in which they respectively have jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters.

(3) Registrars of Muslim Marriages and Divorces shall have such rights and powers and perform such duties as may be conferred or imposed upon them by this Enactment or any Rules made thereunder.

(4) Registrars of Muslim Marriages and Divorces shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code.





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