The Notaries Act, 1952

The Notaries Act, 1952 was enacted to provide a uniform law for the appointment, regulation, and removal of notaries public in India. The act defines notaries public as persons appointed by the government to perform legal acts and authenticate documents. The act lays down the qualifications for appointment as a notary public and the procedure for such appointment. It also lays down the duties, powers, and liabilities of notaries public. The act provides for the establishment of a Central Council of Notaries, which is responsible for the regulation of the profession of notaries public in India. The act also provides for the establishment of State Faculties of Notaries, which are responsible for the regulation of the profession of notaries public in their respective states.