Central Act

The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886

An Act to provide for the voluntary Registration of certain Births and Deaths, for the establishment of General Registry Offices for keeping Registers of certain Births, Deaths and Marriages, and for certain other purposes.

Act number06 of 1886
Enacted1886-03-08
In force from1888-10-01
MinistryMinistry of Home Affairs
DepartmentDepartment of Home
Sections38
Section text heldRegistry entry; certified PDF held

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When did the The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 come into force?

It came into force on 1888-10-01, having been enacted on 1886-03-08.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Home).

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