Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Maharashtra to Cancel 42,000+ Fake Birth Certificates by August 15
The state of Maharashtra plans to invalidate over 42,000 fake birth certificates given to Bangladeshi citizens living in the state illegally.
The decision was announced by the state's revenue minister.
The government aims to complete the process by mid-August, and the number of invalid certificates could increase as verification continues.
The revenue and health departments will work together to carry out the cancellations.
Maharashtra to cancel over 42,000 fake birth certificates issued to Bangladeshi nationals by August 15.
The state revenue minister announced the cancellation in a press conference.
The figure of canceled certificates may rise as verification continues.
Revenue and health departments are directed to coordinate on the matter.
Chandrashekhar Bawankule held a video conference to review the progress.
- Who
- Maharashtra state government, Bangladeshi nationals.
- What
- Maharashtra will cancel over 42,000 fake birth certificates issued to Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally.
- When
- Targeted by August 15.
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To address illegal residency facilitated by fraudulent documents.
- Action
- Cancellation of fake birth certificates
- Target
- Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally
- Number of Certificates
- Over 42,000
- Deadline
- August 15
- State Minister
- Chandrashekhar Bawankule
- Departments Involved
- Revenue and health departments
Sources
Maharashtra govt to cancel fake birth certificates issued to illegal Bangladeshi residents: Minister
Maharashtra govt to cancel fake birth certificates of Bangladeshis: minister
Maha to cancel fake birth certificates of Bangladeshis: Minister
Bengal: 2 Bangladeshis held for residing in India with ‘fake’ documents