Section 25

Power to appoint new delegates.

The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936

  • Act 3 of 1936
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to amend the law relating to marriage and divorce among Parsis.

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        The appointment of a delegate shall be for ten years; but he shall be eligible for reappointment for the like term or terms. Whenever a delegate shall die, or have completed his term of office, or be desirous of relinquishing his office, or refuse or become incapable or unfit to act, or cease to be a Parsi, or be convicted of an offence under the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or other law for the time being in force 1[involving moral turpitude], or be adjudged insolvent, then and so often the State Government may appoint any person being a Parsi, to be a delegate in his stead, and the name of the person so appointed shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 5 of 1988, s. 5 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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