Section 10 of The Registration Act, 1908 — Absence of Registrar or vacancy in his office

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Official Legislative Text

(1)When any Registrar, other than the Registrar of a district including a Presidency-town, is absent otherwise than on duty in his district, or when his office is temporarily vacant, any person whom the Inspector-General appoints in this behalf, or, in default of such appointment, the Judge of the District Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the Registrar's office is situate, shall be the Registrar during such absence or until the State Government fills up the vacancy.
(2)When the Registrar of a district including a Presidency-town is absent otherwise than on duty in his district, or when his office is temporarily vacant, any person whom the Inspector-General appoints in this behalf shall be the Registrar during such absence, or until the State Government fills up the vacancy.

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Summary

This section applies when a Registrar is absent (not on local duty) or their office is temporarily empty.
If the district is not a Presidency-town, the Inspector General can appoint a person to act as Registrar.
If the Inspector General makes no appointment, the Judge of the local District Court automatically becomes the Registrar.
In districts that include a Presidency-town, the Inspector General is the one who appoints the substitute.
Any person acting as Registrar under this section stays until the State Government fills the vacancy.

Practical examples

1Registrar Sarah from a rural district goes on a three-month sabbatical. Since the Inspector General is busy, Judge Miller of the local District Court takes over the registration office.

2In a major Presidency-town, the Registrar post becomes vacant. The Inspector General quickly appoints a senior official to manage the office until the State selects a permanent replacement.

FAQ

1. Who takes over if a Registrar is absent according to Section 10 of The Registration Act, 1908?

Under Section 10 of The Registration Act, 1908, the Inspector General can appoint someone, or the District Court Judge becomes the Registrar if no one is appointed.

2. Is the rule different for Presidency-towns in Section 10 of The Registration Act, 1908?

Yes, in a Presidency-town, Section 10 of The Registration Act, 1908, states the Inspector General appoints the substitute, and the District Judge does not automatically take over.

3. How long does a temporary Registrar stay under Section 10 of The Registration Act, 1908?

They serve until the State Government fills up the vacancy permanently.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 10 of The Registration Act, 1908, who acts as Registrar if the Inspector General fails to appoint a substitute for an absent Registrar in a standard district?

Q2.Under Section 10 of The Registration Act, 1908, who appoints the temporary Registrar for a district that includes a Presidency-town?

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