On behalf of the government, the Registrar General (RGI) office has been allowed to do Aadhaar Authentication during birth and death registration in the country, but Aadhaar has not been made mandatory for such registration. A notification in this regard has been issued on 27 June.
Giving great relief to the people, the Central Government has now abolished the need for Aadhaar number in registration for Birth and Death Certificate. Earlier, an order was issued not to give certificate without Aadhaar card, which has been changed. On behalf of the government, the Registrar General (RGI) office has been allowed to do Aadhaar Authentication during birth and death registration in the country, but Aadhaar has not been made mandatory for such registration.
According to a notification issued on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEiTY) has permitted RGIs to use the Aadhaar database for identity verification in the birth and death registration process, according to reports . given.
However, it added that the registrar appointed under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 will be given the option of Yes or No on a voluntary basis for verification of the Aadhaar number being collected along with other details sought in the reporting form. That is, now you will be able to do this work easily even without Aadhaar card.
Guidelines will have to be followed
The notification states that the State Governments and Union Territories will follow the guidelines set by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regarding the use of administrative Aadhaar verification. As per the norms, state governments intending to use Aadhaar verification in this regard will prepare a proposal to justify it and place it before the central government with reference to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
Let us tell you that in 2020, those rules were notified by the Ministry of IT, in which it was said that the central government should request the institutions for good governance, to prevent wastage of public money and to promote ease of life, for Aadhaar verification or certification. can approve.
Identification is necessary on the birth of a new child
According to the guidelines issued by the government, it is necessary to give the identity of the parents and the informer in the case of the birth of a new child. This arrangement on behalf of the Center is for the purpose of establishing the identity of the parents of the child and the informant at the time of birth in case of birth or death, while the identity of the parent, spouse and informant in case of death. implemented for the purpose of establishing
