Archive · 21 Jul 2026
BMC Crackdown Delays Genuine Birth Certificate Corrections
The BMC in Mumbai has been cracking down on fake birth certificates, which has unfortunately caused delays for people who need genuine corrections.
Students applying for foreign visas and other citizens requiring corrected documents are facing long waits.
Corporators from different parties are asking for the powers to approve corrections to be given back to local ward offices to speed things up.
The BMC says they centralised the approval process to stop fraud and are working to fix the delays by restoring local powers and digitising old records.
BMC's crackdown on bogus birth certificates has delayed genuine name corrections.
Corporators demand restoration of ward-level approval powers to expedite corrections.
BMC centralised correction powers with the Executive Health Officer to curb misuse.
19,700 birth certificates lacking supporting documents detected and under scrutiny.
BMC has processed nearly 90,000 correction requests since January 2024.
- Who
- BMC, Corporators, Genuine Applicants
- What
- Crackdown on bogus birth certificates causing delays in genuine corrections
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To prevent misuse and ensure the integrity of the birth registration system
Corporators' Concerns
BMC Administration
Centralization of Correction Powers
Corporators' Concerns
Corporators argue that centralization has caused delays and inconvenience for genuine applicants, especially students needing corrections for visas and admissions.
BMC Administration
The BMC administration centralised correction powers to prevent misuse and ensure the integrity of the birth registration system.
Restoration of Ward-Level Powers
Corporators' Concerns
Corporators demand the immediate restoration of ward-level approval powers to expedite genuine correction requests and reduce delays.
BMC Administration
The BMC has approached the Central Registrar to restore ward-level editing powers on the CRS portal to address the backlog and streamline the process.
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Location
- Mumbai
- Number of Fake Certificates Detected
- 19,700
- Correction Requests Processed
- 90,000
- System Shift
- From SAP to Civil Registration System (CRS) in 2016
- Editing Facilities Operational
- January 2024
- Disciplinary Actions
- Initiated against civic employees and FIRs registered
- Digitisation Drive
- Scanning old birth records dating back to 1960