The Central Government is set to introduce a key amendment to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, aiming to tighten rules governing delayed registration of births and deaths across the country.
According to the parliamentary bulletin released on Thursday, the proposed legislation is among five new bills scheduled to be introduced during the session. Government sources indicated that the amendment seeks to strengthen the verification process for registrations that are filed long after the actual birth or death has occurred.
Under the proposed changes, any birth or death reported more than two years after the event would require prior approval from a District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, or another designated judicial authority before it can be officially registered. The government believes stricter oversight will help improve the accuracy and credibility of the country's civil registration system.
Officials said the move is intended to prevent misuse of delayed registrations while ensuring that genuine cases are properly verified before records are updated. The amendment is also expected to enhance the integrity of official identity and demographic databases that rely on birth and death records.
The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to begin next week, with the government expected to table several legislative proposals covering administrative, governance, and regulatory reforms. The amendment to the birth and death registration law is likely to receive significant attention, given its potential impact on documentation procedures and public record management across India.
If passed by Parliament, the revised law would introduce stricter compliance measures while reinforcing transparency and accountability in the country's civil registration framework.
