Special Marriage Act, 1954
10. Procedure on receipt of objection
by Marriage Officer abroad
Where an objection is
made under section 7 to a Marriage Officer 13[in the State of Jammu
and Kashmir in respect of an intended marriage in the State], and the Marriage
officer, after making such inquiry into the matter as he thinks fit, entertains
a doubt in respect thereof, he shall not solemnize the marriage but shall
transmit the record with such statement respecting the matter as he thinks fit
to the Central Government, and the Central Government. After making such
inquiry into the matter and after obtaining such advice as it thinks fit, shall
give its decision thereon in writing to the Marriage Officer who shall act in
conformity with the decision of the Central Government.