[Resolved]  MCGM — Birth Certificate Correction

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Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra

In the records of birth of my daughter born on[protected], the name of father is mentioned in short "Mohd" instead of "Mohammed." I came to know this from preview. I applied for correction in name with required proofs. MCGM, Borivali(W) R/C ward insisted me to pay and get a copy printed with wrong name and attach the same with the application for correction. Why should I pay and get a wrong copy?

Even after using RTI, the reply I got was that it was a rule to attach the wrong copy to confirm that the records are wrong. Even in RTI appeal the asst commissioner agreed that they have edit logs by which they can know what changes were made and when - thus there was absolutely no need for a wrong copy. But, the reply was same - you have to pay and get a wrong copy to attach with the application for correction.

They did not give me the names or references of the rules or laws by which they require the wrong copy.

It is not a matter of paying a petty amount, but they keep on making new rules by themselves - like copy of identity proof to be attached to the application just to safeguard themselves from Birth Certificate handed over to a wrong person in spite of having CC TV. They don't feel the least pinch to put citizens in difficulty in the name of self-made rules & laws.

Kindly advise.

Ali Ansari
[protected]@rediffmail.com