Section 3

Central Government to take census.

The Census Act, 1948

  • Act 37 of 1948
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Home
About this Act

An Act to provide for certain matters in connection with the taking of census.

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    The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare its intention of taking a census in the whole or any part of the territories to which this Act extends, whenever it may consider it necessary or desirable so to do, and there upon the census shall be taken.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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