Section 75 of BSA : Section 75: Certified copies of public documents.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi needs a certified copy of his birth certificate for a passport application. He visits the local municipal office where the birth records are kept. Ravi fills out a request form and pays the required fee. The municipal officer, who is authorized to provide such documents, retrieves Ravi's birth certificate, makes a copy, and certifies it by writing a statement at the bottom of the copy that it is a true copy of the original document. The officer dates and signs the certificate, adds his official title, and affixes the municipal seal. Ravi receives the certified copy, which he can now use for his passport application.

Example 2:

Meera is involved in a property dispute and needs a certified copy of a land deed that is a public document held by the local land registry office. She submits a formal request and pays the necessary fee. The registrar, who is responsible for maintaining these records, locates the original land deed, makes a photocopy, and certifies it by writing a statement at the bottom confirming it is a true copy of the original. The registrar then dates, signs, and stamps the document with the official seal of the land registry office. Meera receives the certified copy, which she can present in court as evidence in her property dispute case.