The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

Section 13. Publication of such notice

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

13. Publication of such notice .—If the persons intending marriage desire it to be solemnized in a particular church, and if the Minister of Religion to whom such notice has been delivered be entitled to officiate therein, he shall cause the notice to be affixed in some conspicuous part of such church. 1. Ins. by Act 2 of 1891, s. 2. 2. Ins. by s. 3, ibid. Return or transfer of notice .—But if he is not entitled to officiate as a Minister in such church, he shall, at his option, either return the notice, to the person who delivered it to him, or deliver it to some other Minister entitled to officiate therein, who shall thereupon cause the notice to be affixed as aforesaid. — 14. Notice of intended marriage in private dwelling. If it be intended that the marriage shall be solemnized in a private dwelling, the Minister of Religion, on receiving the notice prescribed in section 12, shall forward it to the Marriage Registrar of the district, who shall affix the same to some conspicuous place in his own office. solemnized in a private dwelling, the Minister of Religion, on receiving the notice prescribed in

Source: India Code