Birth and Death Registration to Become Costlier if Delayed Under New Rules

The Central Government is planning to tighten the rules for registering births and deaths in India. If the proposed amendment is approved, people who fail to register these events on time could face a much longer and more complicated process later. In some cases, a court order may become mandatory.

The proposal is aimed at encouraging timely registration and improving the accuracy of official records.

What Is the Government Planning?

According to reports, the Centre is preparing amendments to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act . The proposal has reportedly been placed before the Union Cabinet by the Ministry of Home Affairs, though a final decision is yet to be announced.