Taxmann's Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969 [Bare Act with Section Notes] – Most Comprehensive | Updated Legal Reference—Featuring the Latest Amendments | Notes | Practical Tools
About this ebook
This book is intended for the following audience:
• Legal Professionals & Consultants – For litigation, advisory, and compliance work regarding birth and death registration, evidentiary matters, and correction of vital records
• Government Officials & Administrators – For district, state, and central officers tasked with maintaining, supervising, and implementing registration protocols
• Registrar General, Chief Registrars, District Registrars, & Local Registrars – For direct statutory reference and guidance on day-to-day duties and powers
• Judges & Judicial Officers – For statutory interpretation and reference in disputes or appeals concerning registration
• Citizens, NGOs & Researchers – For individuals seeking birth/death certificates, correction of entries, or clarification of delayed registrations, and for those studying public administration and vital statistics
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act [Act No. 18 of 1969], with the following noteworthy features:
• [Latest Statutory Text] Complete and amended text of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969, reflecting all recent legislative changes up to 2025
• [Enforcement in Different Jurisdictions] Application of the Act in different jurisdictions of States and Union territories specified with relevant Notifications
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Section-wise Notes & Commentary] Exhaustive notes on each section, referencing recent judicial decisions and practical scenarios
• [Case Law Annotations] Summaries and citations of landmark judicial pronouncements clarifying statutory ambiguities and administrative procedures
• [Procedural Clarity] Detailed exposition on processes—delayed registration, corrections, appeals, penalties, and evidentiary value of certificates
• [Coverage of Amendment Act 2023] Incorporates changes concerning digital registers, database sharing, new definitions (e.g., Aadhaar, adoption), increased penalties, and procedural updates
• [Practical Tools] Model forms, index for easy navigation, and ready reference tables for penalties, procedures, and authorities
• [Statutory Authority] This Edition is considered a reliable statutory reference for official purposes—admission, licensing, marriage registration, government employment, etc.
• [Jurisdictional Relevance] Applicable throughout India, including recent clarifications for registration by residents whose vital events occurred outside their immediate jurisdiction
The structure of the book is as follows:
• Logical Chapter Division – Each chapter mirrors the Act's structure for ease of statutory reference
• Section-by-Section Format – Every section is followed by authoritative notes, cross-references, and related case law
• Easy Navigation – With a detailed table of contents and subject index, users can quickly locate provisions, definitions, or procedural requirements
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