Section 5 of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
A transgender person may make an application to the District Magistrate for issuing a certificate of identity as a transgender person, in such form and manner, and accompanied with such documents, as may be prescribed: Provided that in the case of a minor child, such application shall be made by a parent or guardian of such child.
Summary
- It allows a transgender person to apply to the District Magistrate to get a certificate of identity.
- The application must be made in the prescribed form, manner, and accompanied by specified documents.
- It requires that if the applicant is a minor child, the application must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. To which authority should an application for a certificate of identity be made under Section 5 of the Transgender Persons Act?
Under Section 5 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the application for a certificate of identity must be made to the District Magistrate.
2. Who submits the application for a transgender minor under Section 5 of the Transgender Persons Act?
Under Section 5 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, if the applicant is a minor child, the application must be made by a parent or guardian of that child.
3. What documents and formats are required for the application under Section 5 of the Transgender Persons Act?
Under Section 5 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the application must be in such form and manner, and accompanied by such documents, as may be prescribed by the government rules.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 5 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, who is the designated officer to whom an application for a certificate of identity must be made?
Q2.Under Section 5 of the Transgender Persons Act of 2019, who must file the application for a certificate of identity if the transgender person is a minor child?
Q3.Under Section 5 of the Indian Transgender Persons Act, 2019, how are the specific forms, procedures, and required documents for the application determined?
Q4.Under Section 5 of the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act, which of the following is a prerequisite for a transgender person seeking to obtain a certificate of identity from the District Magistrate?
Q5.Under Section 5 of the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act, a person applies for a certificate of identity to realize their right to recognition. Connecting Section 4 and Section 5 of the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act, how is the legal right to be recognized as a transgender person actually put into administrative practice?