law: Special Marriage Act, 1954 
  5. Notice of intended marriage
  When a marriage is
  
  intended to be solemnized under this Act, the parties to the marriage shall
  
  give notice thereof in writing in the form specified in the Second Schedule to
  
  the Marriage Officer of the district in which at least one of the parties to
  
  the marriage has resided for a period of not less than thirty days immediately
  
  preceding the date on which such notice is given.