Section 2 of The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886
1[2. Extent.--This Act extends2 to the whole of India except 3[the territories which, immediately before the 1st November, 1956, were comprised in Part B States].]
Summary
- This law applies to almost the entire country of India.
- It specifically excludes certain parts of the country.
- The excluded areas are those territories that made up Part B States just before November 1, 1956.
- Any territory outside of those specific pre-1956 Part B States is fully covered by this law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does this law apply to all states and territories in India today?
No, it applies to the whole of India except for the territories that were classified as Part B States right before November 1, 1956.
2. Why is the date November 1, 1956, important for this law's coverage?
That date is used as the historical boundary to identify which territories are excluded from the Act's coverage.
3. Can people living in former Part B States use this specific Act to register births?
No, because Section 2 explicitly excludes those territories from the extent of the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 2 of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886, which of the following areas is excluded from the geographic reach of the Act?
Q2.If a territory was never a Part B State before November 1, 1956, what is its status regarding the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886, under Section 2?
Q3.Under Section 2 of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886, what specific historical date is used to determine whether a territory is excluded from the Act?
Q4.Suppose a new district is created in India in an area that was part of a Part A State before November 1, 1956. Under Section 2 of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886, does this Act extend to this new district?