Section 19 of BDMRA : Section 19: Duty Of Registrar To Register Births And Deaths Of Which Notice Is Given

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a family welcomes a newborn baby. The parents go to their local Registrar of Births and Deaths to report the birth. The father, being the person authorized by the Act, provides the necessary information within the time frame prescribed by the law. The Registrar then immediately records the birth in the official register book, issuing a birth certificate for the child.

However, suppose the Registrar suspects the information provided is not accurate, perhaps because the details are inconsistent with earlier records. In this case, the Registrar can refuse to register the birth. The family would then need to seek an order from the Judge of the District Court, which would direct the Registrar on how to proceed with the registration.

Furthermore, if the child was born out of wedlock and the mother wishes to include the name of the father on the birth certificate, the Registrar would require both the mother's request and the acknowledgment from the man claiming to be the father before the father's name could be entered into the birth register.