The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

Section 83. Power to make rules

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

83. Power to make rules .—[9] [(1)] The State Government[10] [ may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules] in regard to the disposal of the fees mentioned in section 82, the supply of registerbooks, and the preparation and submission of returns of marriages solemnized under this Act. 11[(2) Every rule made by the State Government under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before the State Legislature.] 1. Subs. by Act 6 of 1886, s. 30, for "Secretary to a L.G.". 2. Subs. by Act 13 of 1911, s. 2, for s. 81. 3. The words and figures "and the officers appointed under section 56" omitted by Act 48 of 1952, s. 3 and the Second Schedule. 4. Subs. by s. 3 and the Second Schedule, ibid ., for "them respectively". 5. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "the G. G. in C.". 6. Subs. by the A.O. 1948, for "Secretary of State for India". 7. Subs. by Act 1 of 1903, s. 3 and the Second Schedule, for "certificates of marriage". 8. Subs. by s. 3 and the Second Schedule, ibid ., for "marriage certificates". 9. Section 83 re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 20 of 1983, s. 2 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 15-3-1984). 10. Subs. by s. 2 and the Schedule, ibid. , for "may make rules" (w.e.f. 15-3-1984). 11. Ins. by s. 2 and the Schedule, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-3-1984). 84. [ Power to prescribe fees and rules for Indian States .] Omitted by the A.O . 1950.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. renumbered by Act 20 of 1983, s. 2

    In force from 15 Mar 1984

    Footnote: 9. Section 83 re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 20 of 1983, s. 2 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 15-3-1984).

  2. substituted by Act 20 of 1983, s. 2

    In force from 15 Mar 1984

    Earlier wording: “may make rules”

    Footnote: 10. Subs. by s. 2 and the Schedule, ibid. , for "may make rules" (w.e.f. 15-3-1984).

  3. inserted by Act 20 of 1983, s. 2

    In force from 15 Mar 1984

    Footnote: 11. Ins. by s. 2 and the Schedule, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-3-1984).