Documents certification

SHILLONG,JUNE 12: Breaking away from the British hangover, the Meghalaya government has decided to adopt the provision of self-certification of documents like mark sheet, birth certificate etc., for the purpose of admission in schools and colleges within the State and for candidates applying for State sponsored seats in Engineering/Medical/Veterinary and Agriculture Colleges.

Meghalaya government Personnel & Administrative Reforms Cell department under secretary said in a statement that these documents may henceforth be attested by the applicants instead of attestation by the gazetted officer or by filing of affidavits. The original documents will however be required to be produced by the applicants for verification at the final stage.

The under secretary also warned that any candidate falsely certifying documents are liable to be criminally prosecuted in a court of law.- By Our Reporter