Yes, they are. They are meant as an alternative to folks who cannot afford getting their certificates attested by a Notary (notary public) in some cases.
In order to get a certificate attested, they require additional documents (proof...that you stay in the city, ration card and photo proof..proof of identity, basically). If you happen to be Katlic in certain municipalities, there is an orchestrated ******** against you...you get the marathon run around. While a Notary will 'blindly' sign/attest your document for the buck -isn't it what life in Goa is like, anything for a buck-or-five, the Mamladar usually does it for free (or a very small fee and a fuss). 2011/8/4 Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا <fredericknoron...@gmail.com>: > Dear Goanetters, > > A reader from the UK wants to know whether a "Mamlatdar" is a "First > Class Magistrate" in Goa, for attesting original birth certificates to > be submitted at the Indian Embassy at UK. > > Please could someone clarify on this issue? I'm not aware of how the > situation stands. Kindly copy your reply to sushila_atha...@yahoo.com > > FN > -- > FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org > Saligao Goa IN http://fn.goa-india.org Skype: fredericknoronha >
