The Registration of Births & Deaths Act, 1969

Registration of Births & Deaths Act, 1969 alongwith Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Act, 1886 (As amended by The Registration of Birth and Deaths (Amdt.) Act, 2023 (20 of 2023), dt. 11-8-2023

This edition of The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (Act 18 of 1969), updated with The Registration of Birth and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023 (20 of 2023) and allied legislation, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, public administration, vital statistics, and civil registration services.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It provides the statutory framework for the compulsory registration of births and deaths, along with provisions for record maintenance, reporting, and related administrative processes.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Appointment and powers of Registrars and Chief Registrars

• Procedures for reporting and registering births and deaths

• Provisions for late registration, corrections, and search of records

• Mandatory use of registration records for official purposes

• Penal provisions for non-compliance and false reporting

• Allied legislation incorporated for historical and legal reference:

 – The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 (6 of 1886)

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource

• Law students and academicians studying public law and administrative processes

• Practising advocates handling documentation, succession, and identity matters

• Government officials and registrars responsible for civil registration services

• Researchers and policy-makers working on demographic data and governance

Whether used in the exam hall, in administrative offices, or in legal practice, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, as it applies in 2024.