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The Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2002

Search Marriages Register

In force Act 15 of 2002 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 15 of 2002

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Section 14 of the Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2002 deals with search Marriages Register. Subject to any Rules made in this behalf by the State including the Rules relating to payment of fee, any person may: (a) Cause a search to be made by the Marriage Officer for any entry in the Register of Marriages;

Search Marriages Register - (1) Subject to any Rules made in this behalf by the State including the Rules relating to payment of fee, any person may:

(a) Cause a search to be made by the Marriage Officer for any entry in the Register of Marriages; and, (b) obtain an extract from such Register relating to Marriages.

(2) All extracts given under this section shall be signed by the Marriage Officer or any other Officer authorised by the State Government to give such extracts and shall be admissible in evidence for the purpose of providing the marriage to which the entry relates.

Section 14, The Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2002).

Questions about Section 14

What does Section 14 of the Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act deal with?

Section 14 of the Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act is headed "Search Marriages Register". Subject to any Rules made in this behalf by the State including the Rules relating to payment of fee, any person may: (a) Cause a search to be made by the Marriage Officer for any entry in the Register of Marriages;

How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act?

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When was the Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act was enacted in 2002 as Act 15 of 2002. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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