Central Act
The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969
An Act to make provision relating to marriages of citizens of India outside India.
| Act number | 33 of 1969 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1969-08-31 |
| In force from | 1969-08-31 |
| Ministry | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Sections | 30 |
| Schedules | 6 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 come into force?
It came into force on 1969-08-31, having been enacted on 1969-08-31.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of External Affairs.
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