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Kerala Nativity Card
The Union Cabinet cleared the Kerala Nativity Card Bill to provide legal backing for issuing a permanent identity document to Keralites. The Bill defines eligibility, benefits, and penalties related to the nativity card.
Kerala Nativity Card Bill:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Aim | Provides legal backing for issuance of nativity card as authoritative identity proof for Keralites |
| Nature of Card | Permanent legally valid identity document incorporating beneficiary photograph and modelled on existing nativity certificate |
| Eligibility | Applies to persons born in Kerala who have not accepted foreign citizenship; persons with Kerala born ancestor who has not accepted foreign citizenship; persons born outside Kerala to parents or ancestors who were outside the State for work or livelihood reasons and who have not accepted foreign citizenship |
| Exclusion | Does not apply to individuals who have relinquished citizenship; card becomes null and void if foreign citizenship is accepted after issuance |
| Benefits | Serves as beneficiary identification document for accessing State government services assistance and other social requirements and replaces repeated issuance of nativity certificates |
| Review Authority | Collector authorised to review modify or cancel orders issued by Revenue Divisional Officer after providing opportunity of hearing |
| Penalty Provision | Provides punishment up to 3 months imprisonment or fine up to ₹5000 or both for furnishing false information |
| Legislative Process | Requires passage by Assembly and assent of Governor to become an Act |