crsorgi.gov.in Birth & Death Civil Registration System FAQ

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FAQ On Civil Registration System

Civil Registration is a continuous, permanent, compulsory recording of the occurrence and characteristics of vital events, like births, deaths and still births.

Related / Similar Facility : CRS Birth & Death Registration Application Status

In India the registration of births and deaths is carried out under provisions of the Registration of Birth and Death (RBD) Act, 1969 and Registrar General, India is entrusted with the responsibilities of co-ordinating and unifying the activities of the Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths.

Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths in each States/UTs is the implementing authority and the registration of births and deaths is done by the local registrars appointed by the State Government under whose jurisdiction the event has taken place.

It is the duty of the Chief Registrar to compile, publish and submit the Annual Statistical Report based on Civil Registration System to the State Government as well as Registrar General, India.At the National level, about 85.6% of births and 70.9% of deaths are reported to have been registered during 2013.

What is the time period prescribed for registering the event?
The normal period of 21 days (from the date of occurrence) has been prescribed for reporting the birth, death and still birth events.

Is there any fee for registration of births and deaths?
If event of a birth or death is reported for registration to the prescribed authority within the normal period of 21days, no fee would be charged.

Whether registration can be made after the normal period ofreporting?
If any event of birth or death is not reported for registration within 21 days, the same can be reported any time under the Delayed Registration provisions prescribed under Section 13 of the Act with payment of fee prescribed.

Who are responsible for reporting the event?
(i) In respect of birth or death occurred in a house, it is the duty of the Head of the house/household or nearest relative of the head present in the house or in the absence of any such person, the oldest male person present therin during the said period is responsible to report the event to the concerned Registrar/ sub Registrar.

These events can also be reported through the prescribed Notifiers such as Anaganwadi Workers, ANM’s, ASHA’s and others.

(ii) In respect of birth or death occurred in a hospital, health center, Maternity or nursing home or other such institutions, the medical officer In-charge or any person authorized by him in this behalf is responsible for reporting.

How many copies of birth or death certificate can be obtained?
One free copy of birth / death certificate is issued to the informant under Section 12 of the RBD Act.Under the provision of Section 17 of the Act, any number of copies can be obtained by any oneafterpaying the prescribed fee.

Whether a birth certificate can be obtained without the name of a child?
Under the provision of Section 14 of the Act, a birth certificate can be obtained without the name of the child. In such cases, the name can be entered by the concerned registration authority without any charge within 12 months and by charging the prescribed fee up to 15 years (from the date of registration).

What are the benefits of registration of birth and death?
The birth certificate is the first right of the child andit is the first step towards establishing its identity. The following compulsory uses of birth and death certificates are emerged:
** For admission to schools
** As proof of age for employment.
** For proof of age at marriage.
** To establish parentage.
** To establish age for purpose of enrollment in Electoral Rolls.
** To establish age for insurance purposes.
** For registering in National Population Register (NPR).
** Production of death certificate for the purpose of inheritance of property and for claiming dues from insurance companies and other companies.

Benefits of CRSORGI Civil Registration System

The Civil Registration System (CRS) is a computerised system that is used to register births and deaths. It is a valuable tool for governments and individuals alike.

For governments, the CRS provides a number of benefits, including:
** Improved accuracy and completeness of data: The CRS can help to ensure that all births and deaths are registered accurately and completely. This is important for a number of reasons, including planning and budgeting, public health, and social welfare.
** Increased efficiency: The CRS can help to streamline the registration process, making it more efficient for both governments and individuals. This can save time and money.
** Improved access to data: The CRS can make it easier for governments to access data on births and deaths. This data can be used for a variety of purposes, such as planning and budgeting, public health, and social welfare.