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Section 15: Penalty for secreting, destroying or altering Register.

The Meghalaya Compulsory Registration of Marriage Act, 2012 (Act No. 13 of 2012)State Act of Meghalaya · Act 13 of 2012

Any person, destroying or dishonestly or fraudulently altering the register or any part thereof shall, on conviction, be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and shall also be liable to fine.

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ActThe Meghalaya Compulsory Registration of Marriage Act, 2012 (Act No. 13 of 2012)
Section15
Marginal notePenalty for secreting, destroying or altering Register.
JurisdictionState of Meghalaya
StatusIn force as published by the source

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