Section 3
Right To Name And Determination Of Date Of Birth Of Child
(1) From birth, every child shall be granted a name according to the religion, culture and tradition by his father, if the father is not available by his mother and if the mother is also not available by any other member of his family. In cases where the father, mother or any other member of his family is not alive or their whereabouts
are not known, the person or organization bringing up the Child shall give a name to such Child.
(2) In cases where the date of birth of any child is not traced, the person or organization bringing up the Child shall, in consultation with a registered medical practitioner, determine date of birth of the Child. Unless otherwise proved, the date so determined shall be deemed to be the date of birth of the Child.
are not known, the person or organization bringing up the Child shall give a name to such Child.
(2) In cases where the date of birth of any child is not traced, the person or organization bringing up the Child shall, in consultation with a registered medical practitioner, determine date of birth of the Child. Unless otherwise proved, the date so determined shall be deemed to be the date of birth of the Child.