Section 1, Census Act, 1948 [S19-A73]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 20 August 1948 by S.O. 733(E) [N11-GBF].

In Census Act, 1948 [A10-BX1]. This text from 8 May 1948. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 1, Census Act, 1948 [S19-A73]. Machine: S19-A73.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Census Act, 1948. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.

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Notification S.O. 733(E), dated 22nd July, 1948 [N11-GBF], 22 July 1948, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Census Act, 1948 (37 of 1948), the Central Government"

Notification S.O. 122(E), dated 28th June, 1950 [N11-GW4], 28 June 1950, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Census Act, 1948 (37 of 1948), the Central Government"

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