Census Act, 1948
CENSUS ACT, 1948
[Act, No. 37 of 1948]
[3rd September, 1948]
PREAMBLE
An Act to provide for certain matters in connection with the taking of census.
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the taking of census in India or any part thereof whenever necessary or desirable and to provide for certain matters in connection with the taking of such census.
It is hereby enacted as follows: -