Procedure to be followed for Registration of Death of Missing persons during the flash floods of 4th October 2023 for issuance of Death Certificate:
A. In case of missing person from Affected areas/Nearby areas:
File FIR/Missing Person Report at the person’s residence.
Refer the report to the relevant Police Station.
File a Notarized Affidavit by next of kin.
Forward FIR to the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) with supporting documents.
SDM conducts a detailed enquiry.
DC issues provisional presumption of death.
Publish list in newspapers, government gazette, and website for Claims and Objections.
If no objections, Registrar issues Death Certificate; appeal goes to District Collector if needed.
Provide Death Certificate free to next of kin; also send it to the Police Station.
B. In case of other Districts/Tourist:
File FIR/Missing Person Report at the person’s residence.
If already filed in affected areas, forward to SDM/SHO in originating district/state.
Enquiring officer verifies the missing person’s status.
SDM/DC in affected areas issues provisional presumption of death; communicate to originating district/state.
Publish list for Claims and Objections in newspapers, government gazette, and website.
If no objections, SDM/DC in originating district/state sends a report to affected areas.
Registrar in affected areas issues Death Certificate based on the report.
Appeals go to the superior officer in originating district; after handling appeals, send orders to the affected areas for Death Certificate issuance or denial.
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