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Marriage Act 1949

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Version Superseded: 19/04/2021

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Point in time view as at 27/03/2021. This version of this provision has been superseded. Help about Status

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Marriage Act 1949, Section 31A is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 22 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F231A Appeal on refusal under section 31(2)(a) [F1or 31ZA].E+W

(1)If, relying on section 31(2)(a) [F3or 31ZA], a superintendent registrar refuses to issue a certificate, the person applying for it may appeal to the Registrar General.

(2)On such an appeal, the Registrar General must—

(a)confirm the refusal; or

(b)direct that a certificate be issued.

[F4(2A)In a case where—

(a)in reliance on section 31ZA, a superintendent registrar refuses to issue a certificate, and

(b)on an appeal against the refusal, the Registrar General directs that a certificate be issued,

section 31ZA(2) is of no effect — and is to be taken to have never had any effect — in relation to the parties' giving of notice under section 27.]

(3)If—

(a)relying on section 31(2)(a), a superintendent registrar refuses to issue a certificate as a result of a representation made to him, and

(b)on an appeal against the refusal, the Registrar General declares the representation to have been frivolous and to be such that it ought not to obstruct the issue of a certificate,

the person making the representation is liable for the costs of the proceedings before the Registrar General and for damages recoverable by the applicant for the certificate.

[F5(3A)If—

(a)relying on section 31ZA, a superintendent registrar refuses to issue a certificate, and

(b)on an appeal against the refusal, the Registrar General declares the appeal to have been frivolous,

the person making the appeal is liable for the costs of the proceedings before the Registrar General.]

(4)For the purpose of enabling a person to recover any [F6costs and damages in accordance with subsection (3) or (3A)], a copy of the declaration of the Registrar General purporting to be sealed with the seal of the General Register Office is evidence that the Registrar General has declared the representation to have been frivolous and to be such that it ought not to obstruct the issue of a certificate [F7(in the case of subsection (3)) or evidence that the Registrar General has declared the appeal to have been frivolous (in the case of subsection (3A))].]

Textual Amendments

F2S. 31A and sidenote inserted (1.1.2001) by 1999 c. 33, s. 163(2); S.I. 2000/2698, art. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

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