Maharashtra to cancel birth/death certificates based on fake docs or Aadhaar only.

• Maharashtra's Revenue Department will cancel birth and death certificates issued with false documents or solely based on Aadhaar.
• A 16-point re-verification process will be conducted for suspicious or improperly issued certificates.
• Certificates issued only with Aadhaar are deemed flawed as Aadhaar lacks birth location or confirmation.
• Fake certificates will be cancelled, leading to police complaints and legal action against individuals.
• Birth/death records made by Naib Tehsildars after August 11, 2023, are ordered to be cancelled; untraceable individuals may be declared absconders.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra's review could invalidate your birth/death certificate if fraudulent or Aadhaar-only.