# The Notaries Act, 1952, Section 3: Power to appoint notaries

- Act: The Notaries Act, 1952 (Act 53 of 1952)
- In force from: 1956-02-14
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/notaries-act-1952/section/3/

## Text

The Central Government, for the whole or any part of India, and any State Government, for the whole or any part of the State, may appoint as notaries any legal practitioners or other persons who possess such qualifications as may be prescribed.

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