(1) Noteithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any custom or usage to the contrary, all the marriage solemnized in the State after the commencement of this Act shall be registered within ninety days of solemnization of marriage in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) Each husband shall be responsible to get the marriage registered :
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Provided that where such husband is under the age of 18 year or is an idiot, or a lunatic or is from sickness or infirm or is serving in any of the Armed Forces and is unable to obtain leave to register his marriage, wife shall be responsible to get the marriage registered :
Provided Further that where the wife who is under the age of 18 years or is an idiot, or a lunatic or is sick or infirm or is serving in any of the Armed Forces and is unable to obtained leave to register his marriage,wife shall be responsible to get the marriage registered.
Appointment of Local Registrar