Marriage Act, 1961 (Act No. 25 of 1961)8. Change of name of religious denominations or organizations and amalgamation of religious denominations or organizations |
| (1) | If a religious denomination or organization changes the name whereby it was known or amalgamates with any other religious denomination or organization, such change in name or amalgamation shall have no effect on the designation of any person as a marriage officer by virtue of his occupying any post or holding any position in any such religious denomination or organization. |
| (2) | If a religious denomination or organization in such circumstances as are contemplated in sub-section (1) changes the name whereby it was known or amalgamates with any other religious denomination or organization, it shall immediately advise the Minister thereof. |