Section 5(2) in Punjab Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 1972
(2)The information referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be given -(a)In a municipality or a cantonment -(i)within seven days from the date of birth or still birth; and(ii)within three days from the date of death.(b)In any other area -(i)within fourteen days from the date of birth or still birth; and(ii)within seven days from the date of death :Provided that a death caused by any notifiable epidemic disease shall be reported within 24 hours of its occurrence.
