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Section 19: Penalty for secreting, destroying or altering register

The Karnataka Marriages (Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976.State Act of Karnataka · Act 2 of 1984

Any person secreting, destroying or dishonestly or fraudulently altering the memorandum or the register or any part thereof shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees.

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ActThe Karnataka Marriages (Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976.
Section19
Marginal notePenalty for secreting, destroying or altering register
JurisdictionState of Karnataka
StatusIn force as published by the source

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