The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969

The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 is an important Indian law that was enacted to provide for the registration of all births and deaths that occur in India. The Act requires mandatory registration of all births and deaths in India within 21 days of their occurrence. The Act also provides for the appointment of Registrars of Births and Deaths, who are responsible for the registration of births and deaths in their respective areas. The Act lays down the procedures for the registration of births and deaths, the issuance of birth and death certificates, and the maintenance of registers by the Registrars. The Act aims to provide accurate and reliable data on births and deaths in India, which is essential for planning and policy-making purposes.