West Bengal Cracks Down on Birth and Death Certificate Tampering

The West Bengal Health Department has announced rigorous measures prohibiting unauthorized modifications to birth and death certificates, according to an official statement released on Sunday.

Under the newly implemented guidelines, individuals must furnish legitimate documentation for any requested changes to personal details, such as names or dates, on these certificates. The power to approve these alterations rests solely with the local registrar.

To rectify minor errors like typographical mistakes, applicants must provide valid proof of identity. The initiative aims to streamline record management across the state and mitigate potential misuse, ensuring barriers in identity verification processes are minimized.

(With inputs from agencies.)