Marriage Act, 1961 (Act No. 25 of 1961)

9. Revocation of designation as, or authority of, marriage officer and limitation of authority of marriage officer
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(1) The Minister or any officer in the public service authorized thereto by him may, on the ground of misconduct or for any other good cause, revoke in writing the designation of any person as a marriage officer or the authority of any other person to solemnize marriages under this Act, or in writing limit in such respect as he may deem fit the authority of any marriage officer or class of marriage officers to solemnize marriages under this Act.

 

(2) Any steps taken by any officer in the public service under sub-section (1) may be set aside by the Minister.