Section 26

Registrars and Sub-Registrars to be deemed public servants

The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969

  • Act 18 of 1969
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Home
About this Act

An Act to provide for the regulation of registration of births and deaths and for matters connected therewith.

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    All Registrars and Sub-Registrars shall, while acting or purporting to act in pursuance of the provisions of this Act or any rule or order made thereunder, be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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