The Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, B. Henok Buchem has issued a formal notice designating several administrative officers as Executive Magistrates in their respective jurisdictions. This authorization enables them to issue Order on Delayed Registration of Births and Deaths in accordance with state and national legal provisions.
Jurisdiction-Based Assignments
In line with the Department of Economics & Statistics, Government of Nagaland notification, the following officials have been empowered to act as Executive Magistrates:
- Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chiephobozou – Chiephobozou Sub-division
- Sub-Divisional Officer (C) Jakhama – Jakhama Sub-division
- Sub-Divisional Officer (C) Sechü-Zubza – Sechü-Zubza Sub-division
- Sub-Divisional Officer (C) HQ, Kohima – Kohima Headquarter
- Sub-Divisional Officer (C) Sadar – Kohima Sadar
- Extra Assistant Commissioner, Kezocha – Kezocha Sub-division
- Extra Assistant Commissioner (Dev.), Kohima – Kohima Headquarter
- Extra Assistant Commissioner, Botsa – Botsa Sub-division
Guidelines and Verification Requirements
The designated Executive Magistrates are required to issue the registration orders strictly in the prescribed format after completing all verification procedures. The process must comply with the provisions outlined in the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 as amended in 2023, along with the Nagaland Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment Rules), 2024.
This measure aims to streamline administrative processing, reduce delays, and ensure that birth and death records are accurately and officially maintained across all sub-divisions.
Source Acknowledgement
Source: (Molungnenla, IA Kohima)
Focused Keyword: Delayed Registration of Births and Deaths
Meta Description: Kohima administration authorizes officers as Executive Magistrates to process delayed birth and death registrations under updated legal rules.