Section 5, Census Act, 1948 [S19-ABV]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 20 August 1948 by S.O. 733(E) [N11-GBF].

In Census Act, 1948 [A10-BX1]. This text from 20 August 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 5, Census Act, 1948 [S19-ABV]. Machine: S19-ABV.

5. Prohibition of the carrying on of business without licence.—No person shall undertake the carrying on of business except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 6: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the carrying on of business undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 25, Census Act, 1948 [S19-AZP], 8 May 1948, Band A. "section 5".

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