Maharashtra: Applying for birth/death certificates without valid proof will face criminal charges

By  News On Air   Mar 12, 2025

The Maharashtra government has introduced strict rules for birth and death registrations in response to growing concerns over illegal immigration. State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has announced amendments to the Birth and Death Registration Act, aiming to prevent the misuse of fake birth certificates by non-citizens to access government welfare schemes.

The Revenue Minister made a statement in both houses of the legislature, stating that the procedure for delayed birth and death registration has been fixed and announced that new changes will be implemented in the state starting today, as per the government decision issued by the Public Health Department.

Under the new rules, anyone applying for birth or death certificates without valid proof will face criminal charges, ensuring that only eligible Indian citizens receive these crucial documents. To further strengthen the verification process, the government has made police verification mandatory for issuing birth and death certificates.