This section applies if—
a person objects to the Registrar General giving authority for the issue of his licence, but
the Registrar General declares that the grounds on which the objection is made are frivolous and ought not to obstruct the issue of his licence.
The person who made the objection is liable for—
the costs of the proceedings before the Registrar General, and
damages recoverable by the proposed civil partner to whom the objection relates.
For the purpose of enabling any person to recover any such costs and damages, a copy of a declaration of the Registrar General purporting to be sealed with the seal of the General Register Office is evidence that the Registrar General has made the declaration.