## Report on the Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Rules, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Rules, 2021, as published in the Delhi Gazette on July 9, 2021. This amendment modifies the Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 1999, primarily focusing on the registration of a child's name after the initial birth registration. The key change involves extending the timeframe for registering a child's name and outlining procedures for late registration with a nominal fee. The amendment aims to provide extended flexibility and clarity regarding the registration of children's names, especially in cases where the initial registration was done without a name.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Rules, 2021, based solely on the text of the official notification. The analysis focuses on understanding the purpose, key changes, implementation aspects, and potential impact of this amendment.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This document amends the **Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 1999.**
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to revise the rules regarding the registration of a child's name after the initial birth registration, specifically addressing situations where the initial registration occurred without a name. This involves extending the timeframe and clarifying the associated procedures.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendment likely addresses a need for greater flexibility in registering children's names. The original rules may have presented challenges for parents or guardians who, for various reasons, did not register a child's name at the time of birth. The amendment aims to resolve potential issues related to registering names after a certain period by providing an extended timeframe and clearly defined processes. This suggests the initial rules may have been too restrictive, leading to practical difficulties for citizens.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The key change introduced by the Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Rules, 2021, pertains to Rule 10 of the Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 1999, specifically the timeframe for registering a child's name when the birth was initially registered without one.
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** Rule 10 regarding the period for the purpose of Section 14 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment introduces a revised timeframe and procedure for registering a child's name. Specifically:
* If the initial registration was done *before* the commencement of this amendment (July 9, 2021), a further five-year period from the date of commencement of the amendment is granted to register the child’s name.
* If the initial registration was done *after* the commencement of this amendment and fifteen years from the date of registration has already lapsed, a five-year period from the commencement date of the amendment is granted.
* If fifteen years period from the date of initial registration has not yet lapsed, the parents/guardians will still be allowed to avail of the full fifteen-year period.
* If the registration is made after the commencement of the amendment rules (July 9, 2021), the period of fifteen years from such registration applies, subject to the provisions of subsection 4 of section 23.
* The registrar shall enter the name in the relevant column of the birth register on payment of a late fee of rupees five if the register is in his possession. If the register is not in their possession, report orally or forward written information to the designated officer for entry on payment of a late fee of rupees five.
* **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The amendment significantly extends the timeframe for registering a child's name, offering greater flexibility to parents and guardians. It addresses the situation where the original rules may have imposed a shorter time limit, potentially disenfranchising those who did not register a name within that period. The introduction of a nominal late fee ensures administrative accountability while still facilitating registration.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience for this amendment includes:
* Parents and guardians of children whose births were registered without a name, both before and after the commencement of this amendment.
* Registrars of Births and Deaths in Delhi.
* The officer specified by the State Government for making the necessary entry on payment of a late fee of rupees five.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Directorate of Economics and Statistics and Office of the Chief Registrar Births and Deaths, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, and Registrars of Births and Deaths are the responsible bodies.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The amendment came into force on July 9, 2021, the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
* The procedure involves parents/guardians providing the child's name (orally or in writing) to the Registrar.
* A late fee of ₹5 is applicable for registering the name after twelve months from the date of the birth.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of these changes is likely to:
* Increase the number of children whose births are fully registered with a name.
* Reduce administrative burdens associated with rectifying incomplete birth registrations.
* Provide greater legal certainty and documentation for citizens.
* Streamline the process of name registration by providing a clear framework with extended timeframes.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Rules, 2021, represents a significant update to the existing regulations. By extending the timeframe for registering a child's name and clarifying the associated procedures, the amendment offers greater flexibility and accessibility for citizens. This change is expected to improve the completeness of birth records and provide greater legal certainty for families in Delhi. The nominal late fee balances administrative considerations with the accessibility of the registration process.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi: Place of publication of the gazette
National Capital Territory of Delhi: The governing territory to which the policy applies.
Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 1999: The original rules being amended by this notification.
Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Rules, 2021: The new rules amending the 1999 rules.
Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969: The central act under which the rules are being framed and amended.
Central Government: The government whose approval is required for the amendment.
Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: The authority making the rules with the approval of the Central Government.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
Section 30: Section of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 that confers power to make the rules
Section 2: Section of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 that defines the applicability of the rules
DR. A. C. VERMA: Pr. Secy. Plg.
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DIRECTORATE OF ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS
AND
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF REGISTRAR (BIRTHS AND DEATHS)
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 9th July, 2021
No. F. 4(18)/VS/DES/2020/10020.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of
section 30 read with clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act,
1969 (18 of 1969), the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, with the approval of
the Central Government, hereby makes the following rules to further amend the Delhi Registration of
Births and Deaths Rules, 1999, namely:-
1. (i) These rules may be called the Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
(ii) These rules shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. The Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 1999, thereinafter called the principal rule.[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3
3. Rule 10: Period for the purpose of Section 14 - (1) Where the birth of any child had been registered
without a name, the parent or guardian of such child shall, within twelve months from the date of
registration of the birth of child, give information regarding the name of child to the Registrar either orally
or in writing.
Provided that if the information is given after the aforesaid period of twelve months, which shall be
reckoned as under :-
For clause (i) and (ii) of sub-rule-1 of rule 10 of the Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths Rules,
1999, the following shall be substituted, namely:-
(i) (a) In case where the registration had been made prior to the date of commencement of the principal
rule, further five years period from the date of commencement of this rule (i.e. Registration of Births &
Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2021) shall be given. Or
(b) In case where the registration had been made after the date of commencement of the principal
rule and fifteen years period from date of registration has already been lapsed, they shall also be given five
years period from the date of commencement of this rule (i.e. Registration of Births & Deaths
(Amendment) Rules, 2021). In respect of those cases, where fifteen years period from the date of
registration has not yet been lapsed, they shall be allowed to avail the fifteen years period. Or
(ii) In case where the registration is made after the date of commencement of the Registration of Births &
Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2021, the period of fifteen years from the date of such registration, subject to
the provisions of sub-section (4) of section 23.
the Registrar shall-
(a) If the register is in his possession forthwith enter the name in the relevant column of the
concerned form in the birth register on payment of a late fee of rupees five.
(b) If the register is not in his possession and if the information is given orally, make a report
giving necessary particulars, and if the information is given in writing, forward the same to the
officer specified by the State Government in this behalf for making the necessary entry on payment
of a late fee of rupees five.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
DR. A. C. VERMA, Pr. Secy. (Plg.)
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