The Special Marriage Act, 1872
Section 3Appointment of Marriage Registrars
In force
s. 3
3. Appointment of Marriage Registrars The Government may appoint one or more Registrars under this Act, either by name or as holding any office for the time being, for any portion of the territory subject to its administration. The officer so appointed shall be called "Registrar of Marriages under Act III of 1872," and is hereinafter referred to as "the Registrar". The portion of territory for which any such officer is appointed shall be deemed his district.