WorldPhoto: News18India's Death Registration Process, Documents, and Deadline
In India, deaths must be registered within 21 days under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, to avoid legal complications. Registration occurs at the local municipality or gram panchayat where the death happened, not the permanent address. Hospitals must certify and report cause of death digitally, while home deaths require a doctor's certificate or family affidavit. Timely registration ensures smooth issuance of death certificates.
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