Section 26

The Majlis may appoint any qualified public officer to be the Chief Registrar of Muslim Marriages, Divorces and Ruju’ for the purposes of this Ordinance, who shall have general supervision and control over Registrars and the registration of marriages, divorces and ruju’ under this Ordinance.

The Chief Registrar, with the approval of the Majlis, may appoint as many qualified persons as may be necessary, to be the

Registrars, Deputy Registrars or Assistant Registrars of Muslim

Marriages, Divorces and Ruju’ for such kariah masjid in the State as may be specified in the appointments.

Every person appointed under subsection (3) who is not a public officer shall be deemed to be a public officer for the purposes of the Penal Code [Act 574].

Books and Registers to be kept of all marriages