Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the first step a railway servant must take to adopt a new name?
What is the first step a railway servant must take to adopt a new name?
Who is preferred to attest the deed changing the name of a railway servant?
Who is preferred to attest the deed changing the name of a railway servant?
What is the railway servant responsible for when publishing a name change in a local newspaper?
What is the railway servant responsible for when publishing a name change in a local newspaper?
In which case is publication in the Government of India Gazette not required?
In which case is publication in the Government of India Gazette not required?
Signup and view all the answers
What must a railway servant provide to have their new name recognized officially?
What must a railway servant provide to have their new name recognized officially?
Signup and view all the answers
What happens if a name change is due to a departmental clerical error?
What happens if a name change is due to a departmental clerical error?
Signup and view all the answers
What must be done with true copies of the documents related to a name change?
What must be done with true copies of the documents related to a name change?
Signup and view all the answers
What form should the deed changing a name take according to the guidelines?
What form should the deed changing a name take according to the guidelines?
Signup and view all the answers
What is required for the notification of a name change for women railway servants after marriage?
What is required for the notification of a name change for women railway servants after marriage?
Signup and view all the answers
What process should be taken for the publication of the name change in the Gazette of India?
What process should be taken for the publication of the name change in the Gazette of India?
Signup and view all the answers
Which document must a railway servant execute to formally adopt a new name?
Which document must a railway servant execute to formally adopt a new name?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary reason for having the deed of name change attested by two witnesses?
What is the primary reason for having the deed of name change attested by two witnesses?
Signup and view all the answers
What must a railway servant do after executing a name change deed to ensure it is recognized officially?
What must a railway servant do after executing a name change deed to ensure it is recognized officially?
Signup and view all the answers
What additional step should a railway servant take regarding the publication of the name change in local newspapers?
What additional step should a railway servant take regarding the publication of the name change in local newspapers?
Signup and view all the answers
In what scenario is the publication of the name change in the Government of India Gazette unnecessary?
In what scenario is the publication of the name change in the Government of India Gazette unnecessary?
Signup and view all the answers
What is implied about the name change for a woman railway servant after marriage?
What is implied about the name change for a woman railway servant after marriage?
Signup and view all the answers
What should happen to the true copies of the documents related to a name change?
What should happen to the true copies of the documents related to a name change?
Signup and view all the answers
What aspect of change in names due to clerical error is emphasized in the guidelines?
What aspect of change in names due to clerical error is emphasized in the guidelines?
Signup and view all the answers
Who is responsible for the publication of the name change in both local newspapers and the Gazette of India?
Who is responsible for the publication of the name change in both local newspapers and the Gazette of India?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the preferred method for a railway servant to adopt a new name?
What is the preferred method for a railway servant to adopt a new name?
Signup and view all the answers
Which document should be used to formalize a name change for a railway servant?
Which document should be used to formalize a name change for a railway servant?
Signup and view all the answers
When is it unnecessary for women railway servants to follow the usual name change formalities?
When is it unnecessary for women railway servants to follow the usual name change formalities?
Signup and view all the answers
In the case of a name change resulting from a clerical error, which procedure is omitted?
In the case of a name change resulting from a clerical error, which procedure is omitted?
Signup and view all the answers
What is required to be done following the execution of a name change deed?
What is required to be done following the execution of a name change deed?
Signup and view all the answers
Who should preferably attest the deed for changing a railway servant's name?
Who should preferably attest the deed for changing a railway servant's name?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the railway servant required to publish after executing a name change deed?
What is the railway servant required to publish after executing a name change deed?
Signup and view all the answers
What must the railway servant provide to have a new name officially recognized?
What must the railway servant provide to have a new name officially recognized?
Signup and view all the answers
In cases where railway servants change their names, where should the notification of the new name be sent?
In cases where railway servants change their names, where should the notification of the new name be sent?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the cost responsibility of the railway servant regarding the publication of their name change?
What is the cost responsibility of the railway servant regarding the publication of their name change?
Signup and view all the answers
What must a railway servant do before their name change can be officially recognized?
What must a railway servant do before their name change can be officially recognized?
Signup and view all the answers
Who is responsible for the publication of the name change in the Gazette of India?
Who is responsible for the publication of the name change in the Gazette of India?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a common requirement for the witnesses attesting the name change deed?
What is a common requirement for the witnesses attesting the name change deed?
Signup and view all the answers
In what scenario are the formalities for name change not required for women railway servants?
In what scenario are the formalities for name change not required for women railway servants?
Signup and view all the answers
What action should be taken regarding records when there is a clerical error in a railway servant's name?
What action should be taken regarding records when there is a clerical error in a railway servant's name?
Signup and view all the answers
What must the railway servant do after formally adopting a new name regarding documentation?
What must the railway servant do after formally adopting a new name regarding documentation?
Signup and view all the answers
Which publication is NOT necessary when a railway servant's name is changed due to marriage?
Which publication is NOT necessary when a railway servant's name is changed due to marriage?
Signup and view all the answers
What must a railway servant approach to publish a name change in the Gazette of India?
What must a railway servant approach to publish a name change in the Gazette of India?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a necessary action for a railway servant when their name is changed due to marriage?
What is a necessary action for a railway servant when their name is changed due to marriage?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of evidence must a railway servant provide to obtain official recognition of a name change?
What type of evidence must a railway servant provide to obtain official recognition of a name change?
Signup and view all the answers
Which formalities are waived for a woman railway servant changing her name due to marriage?
Which formalities are waived for a woman railway servant changing her name due to marriage?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be done regarding records when a name change is due to a clerical error?
What should be done regarding records when a name change is due to a clerical error?
Signup and view all the answers
What is an essential component of the deed changing a railway servant's name?
What is an essential component of the deed changing a railway servant's name?
Signup and view all the answers
Who is responsible for the cost of publishing a name change in the Gazette of India?
Who is responsible for the cost of publishing a name change in the Gazette of India?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the first formal action a railway servant should take when looking to change their name?
What is the first formal action a railway servant should take when looking to change their name?
Signup and view all the answers
To whom should the railway servant approach for publication in the Gazette of India?
To whom should the railway servant approach for publication in the Gazette of India?
Signup and view all the answers
What is required for a railway servant to officially adopt a new name?
What is required for a railway servant to officially adopt a new name?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is it recommended that the deed changing a railway servant's name be attested by two witnesses?
Why is it recommended that the deed changing a railway servant's name be attested by two witnesses?
Signup and view all the answers
In which scenario is the publication in the Government of India Gazette not necessary?
In which scenario is the publication in the Government of India Gazette not necessary?
Signup and view all the answers
What needs to happen before a name change is recognized officially?
What needs to happen before a name change is recognized officially?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the railway servant required to do after executing a name change deed?
What is the railway servant required to do after executing a name change deed?
Signup and view all the answers
Which publication is necessary when a railway servant adopts a new name?
Which publication is necessary when a railway servant adopts a new name?
Signup and view all the answers
What should happen if a railway servant's name change is due to a clerical error?
What should happen if a railway servant's name change is due to a clerical error?
Signup and view all the answers
What must a woman railway servant do to change her name after marriage?
What must a woman railway servant do to change her name after marriage?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Change in Name for Railway Servants
- Railway servants wishing to change their name must formally do so via a deed (Form No. 75 of Appendix 9).
- The deed must be attested by two witnesses known to the office head.
- The change must be published in a local newspaper and the Gazette of India.
- Railway servants should contact the Manager of Publications, Government of India, Publication Branch, Civil Lines, Delhi for Gazette of India publication.
- State Gazette publication may replace the Government of India Gazette publication.
Name Changes for Women in Marriage
- For women railway servants whose names change due to marriage, the formalities in paragraphs 1201 and 1202 are not required.
- The Head of the Office/Department must verify the change is part of the marriage.
- The new name should be the husband's name.
- All concerned officials must be notified.
Name Changes Due to Clerical Errors
- If the name change is due to a departmental clerical error, procedural instructions from the paragraphs above are not necessary.
- Corrections must be made to official records.
- All concerned officials must be notified of the correct name.
Name Changes of Father
- Changes to a railway servant's father's name are not binding on the railway servant.
- If the railway servant wishes to reflect the change, the prescribed formalities must still be followed.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
This quiz covers the formal procedures for railway servants to change their names, including the necessary deed and publication requirements. It also addresses name changes for women due to marriage and corrections for clerical errors. Understand the essential steps and official verifications required in these processes.