Sambhajinagar: Thousands of Irregular Birth/Death Certificates Cancelled

• Maharashtra government is taking strict action against irregularities in delayed birth and death registrations.
• All irregularly issued delayed birth/death certificates, particularly those based solely on Aadhaar, are ordered to be immediately canceled.
• In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 47 cases have been filed, and 139 birth certificates are in the process of being canceled.
• Citizens who obtained certificates illegally are urged to surrender them to avoid police action.
• Key directives include not accepting Aadhaar as birth date proof and filing FIRs for discrepancies between Aadhaar and birth dates.

Why It Matters: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar cancels thousands of fake certificates, warning of legal action.