RGI orders strict scrutiny of digitised birth and death records to prevent fraud
The Registrar General of India (RGI) has mandated stringent checks for digitised birth and death certificates to combat fraudulent issuance. This directive follows a surge in demand for digital copies, particularly due to their use in electoral roll revisions, and reports of fake or unauthorized certificates. The RGI noted compromised registrar credentials and unauthorized sharing of OTPs. Measures include mandatory verification of online applications against original registers, uploading supporting documents, and compulsory e-signatures by district registrars. States are urged to review digitisation status and securely preserve original records to maintain the integrity of the Civil Registration System.
Key Points
- The Registrar General of India (RGI) has ordered strict scrutiny of digitised birth and death records.
- The move aims to prevent fraudulent issuance of certificates amidst a surge in demand.
- Concerns include compromised registrar credentials and unauthorized sharing of OTPs.
- New measures include mandatory online application verification, document uploading, and compulsory e-signatures.
- States are required to review digitisation status and ensure secure preservation of original records.
Exam Facts
- RGI: Registrar General of India.
- A.K Pandey: Deputy Registrar General (CRS).
- Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (amended 2023).
- CCRS portal: Central Civil Registration System.
- Digital birth certificate compulsory for children born on or after October 1, 2023.
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