Can A Gazetted Officer Attest Documents Of His Family Members Jun 2026

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Can a gazette officer attest the certificates of his relatives? Let us break down common family relationships: Can

A senior engineer in a state electricity board attested his son’s passport photograph. The passport office flagged the common surname and address. Upon inquiry, the son admitted the officer was his father. The passport application was rejected, and a negative remark was placed in the officer’s service record. The son had to reapply with attestation from a different officer, losing 2 months. Upon inquiry, the son admitted the officer was his father

If an officer attests a document for a stranger and that document later turns out to be fraudulent, the officer can defend themselves by proving they exercised reasonable due diligence. However, if the document belongs to a family member, the officer can easily be accused of collusion, willful negligence, or forgery—offenses that carry severe penalties under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and lead to strict disciplinary actions or suspension. Best Practices: What Should a Gazetted Officer Do? If an officer attests a document for a