Section 7

If the particulars contained in a certified copy of the entry in the register in respect of any adoption, upon being forwarded to the

Registrar General in accordance with subsection (1), appear to the

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Registrar General to be identical with those of an adoption the registration of which has been cancelled in accordance with this Act, he shall return the said certified copy to the Registrar by whom it was sent together with particulars of the adoption the registration of which has been cancelled and the said Registrar shall thereupon call upon the parties to show cause why the registration of the said adoption should not be cancelled and if the parties fail to show cause the

Registrar shall cancel the registration of the said adoption.

Parties and witnesses bound to speak the truth