The Census Act, 1948

Section 5 – Status of census authorities as public servants

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

5. Status of census authorities as public servants

The Census Commissioner, all 1 [Directors of Census Operations] and all census-officers shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

1 Subs by Act 56 of 1974, s. 3 and the Second Schedule for "Superintendents of Census Operations" (w.e.f. 20-12-1974.

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