HC Deb 13 July 1931 vol 255 c12
18. Miss RATHBONE

asked the Secretary of State for India if he will state which provinces of India have made compulsory the notification of births, including the sex and name of the child; which provinces have made compulsory the notification of marriages, including the names and ages of the parties; and which provinces issue birth and marriage certificates free of charge?

Mr. BENN

I have no detailed information regarding local rules on the subject. But there is no general compulsory notification of births or marriages in any province.

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