| What does the term 'Principal Census Officer' mean? | a census officer designated as such under sub-section (2) of section 4 of the Act | (i) “Principal Census Officer” means a census officer designated as such under sub-section (2) of section 4 of the Act; (j) “Supervisor” means an officer appointed under sub- section (4) of section 4 of the Act; [(k) All other words and expressions used herein and not defined but defined in the Act, shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in Act.]1 3. Appointment of Census Officers :- The State Governments and the Union territory Administrations in order to aid the taking of the census within their States or Union territories, may appoint officers from against the category mentioned in column 2 as census officers within their jurisdictions with such designation mentioned in column 1 of the Table below. | 37 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/101/download/99/AR_Census_Act_1948.pdf | (i) “Principal Census Officer” means a census officer designated as such under sub-section (2) of section 4 of the Act; (j) “Supervisor” means an officer appointed under sub- section (4) of section 4 of the Act; [(k) All other words and expressions used herein and not defined but defined in the Act, shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in Act.]1 3. | 16 | page=16,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of information can be included in the statistical abstracts prepared from census returns? | any such statistical information as can be derived from the census returns for 2[India or any State] | Grant of statistical abstracts. 17. 1[Subject to the provisions of section 15, the Census Commissioner or any Director of Census Operations] may, if he so thinks fit, at the request and cost to be determined by him of any local authority or person, cause abstracts to be prepared and supplied containing any such statistical information as can be derived from the census returns for 2[India or any State] as the case may be, being information which is not contained in any published report and which in his opinion it is reasonable for that authority or person to require. Power to extend the provisions of Act to other operations. 3[17A. | 304 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/101/download/99/AR_Census_Act_1948.pdf | 1[Subject to the provisions of section 15, the Census Commissioner or any Director of Census Operations] may, if he so thinks fit, at the request and cost to be determined by him of any local authority or person, cause abstracts to be prepared and supplied containing any such statistical information as can be derived from the census returns for 2[India or any State] as the case may be, being information which is not contained in any published report and which in his opinion it is reasonable for that authority or person to require. |
| What areas are affected by the District Magistrate's written order for census assistance? | throughout the extent of his district or of such local area | The District Magistrate, or such authority as the State Government may appoint in this behalf for any local area, may, by written order which shall have effect throughout the extent of his district or of such local area, as the case may be, call upon – (a) all owners and occupiers of land, tenure-holders, and farmers and assignees of land revenue, or their agents, (b) all members of the district, municipal, panchayat and other local authorities and officers and servants of such authorities, and (c) all officers and members of staff of any factory, firm or establishment, to give such assistance as shall be specified in the order towards the taking of a census of the persons who are, at the time of the taking of the census, on the lands of such owners, occupiers, tenure-holders, farmers and assignees, or in the premises of factories, firms and other establishments, or within the areas for which such local authorities are established, as the case may be, and the persons to whom an order under this section is directed shall be bound to obey it and shall, while acting in pursuance of such order, be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code. | 160 | summary | 0.970 |
| What can the Central Government delegate through a notification in the Official Gazette? | any powers conferred or any duty imposed on that Government by any of the provisions of sections 7A to 7F | Delegation of functions of the Central Government with regard to requisition- ing. 7G. The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any powers conferred or any duty imposed on that Government by any of the provisions of sections 7A to 7F shall, under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged by such officer as may be specified. | 168 | summary | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/101/download/99/AR_Census_Act_1948.pdf | The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any powers conferred or any duty imposed on that Government by any of the provisions of sections 7A to 7F shall, under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged by such officer as may be specified. | 7 | page=7,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What determines the duration of property requisition under section 7A? | the period for which such property is required for any of the purposes mentioned | Government to be the owner or person in possession of the property, and such order shall be served in the prescribed manner on the person to whom it is addressed. (3) Whenever any property is requisitioned under sub- section (1), the period of such requisition shall not extend beyond the period for which such property is required for any of the purposes mentioned in that sub-section. Payment of compensa- tion. | 285 | summary | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/101/download/99/AR_Census_Act_1948.pdf | (3) Whenever any property is requisitioned under sub- section (1), the period of such requisition shall not extend beyond the period for which such property is required for any of the purposes mentioned in that sub-section. | 5 | page=5,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What happens if both Houses of Parliament agree that a rule should not be made? | the rules shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be | immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rules shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.] 23.6.00 | 124 | summary | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/101/download/99/AR_Census_Act_1948.pdf | immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rules shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.] 23.6.00 | 14 | page=14,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of the Census Commissioner appointed by the Central Government? | to supervise the taking of the census throughout the area in which the census is intended to be taken | Central Government to take Census. 3. 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 thereupon the census shall be taken. Appointment of Census staff. 4. (1) The Central Government may appoint a Census Commissioner to supervise the taking of the census throughout the area in which the census is intended to be taken, and 5[Directors of Census Operations] to supervise the taking of the census within the several States. | 413 | summary | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/101/download/99/AR_Census_Act_1948.pdf | (1) The Central Government may appoint a Census Commissioner to supervise the taking of the census throughout the area in which the census is intended to be taken, and 5[Directors of Census Operations] to supervise the taking of the census within the several States. | 2 | page=2,block=1 |
| What must every person occupying a house, enclosure, or vessel allow census-officers to do? | allow census-officer such access thereto as they may require for the purposes of the census | (2) Every person of whom any question is asked under sub-section (1) shall be legally bound to answer such question to the best of his knowledge or belief : Provided that no person shall be bound to state the name of any female member of his household, and no woman shall be bound to state the name of her husband or deceased husband or of any other person whose name she is forbidden by custom to mention. Occupier to permit access and affixing of numbers. 9. Every person occupying any house, enclosure, vessel or other place shall allow census-officer such access thereto as they may require for the purposes of the census and as, having regard to the customs of the country, may be reasonable, and shall allow them to paint on, or affix to, the place such letters, marks or numbers as may be necessary for the purposes of the census. Occupier or manager to fill up schedule. | 534 | summary | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/101/download/99/AR_Census_Act_1948.pdf | Every person occupying any house, enclosure, vessel or other place shall allow census-officer such access thereto as they may require for the purposes of the census and as, having regard to the customs of the country, may be reasonable, and shall allow them to paint on, or affix to, the place such letters, marks or numbers as may be necessary for the purposes of the census. |
| What does the enumerator’s abstract include? | the location particulars of the enumeration block alongwith the total population by various characteristics asked for in the schedules | (7) The Enumerator shall, - (a) prepare Notional Map and layout sketch of the allotted enumeration block; (b) update the housenumbering; (c) fill up the various schedules according to instructions issued to him; (d) undertake revisional round and updating of records; (e) prepare enumerator’s abstract which shall consist of the location particulars of the enumeration block alongwith the total population by various characteristics asked for in the schedules and such other statements he may be required to compile; and (f) hand over all documents, filled in and blank, to the Supervisors. | 325 | summary | 0.930 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/101/download/99/AR_Census_Act_1948.pdf | (7) The Enumerator shall, - (a) prepare Notional Map and layout sketch of the allotted enumeration block; (b) update the housenumbering; (c) fill up the various schedules according to instructions issued to him; (d) undertake revisional round and updating of records; (e) prepare enumerator’s abstract which shall consist of the location particulars of the enumeration block alongwith the total population by various characteristics asked for in the schedules and such other statements he may be required to compile; and (f) hand over all documents, filled in and blank, to the Supervisors. |
| What rank should Supervisors generally hold compared to enumerators? | Officers generally of a rank higher than enumerators or any person. | Designation Officers to be appointed 1 2 1. Principal Census Officer District Collectors/ Magistrates/ Commissioners or administrative heads of Corporations or any nominated Officer. 2. District/Additional district/ Deputy district/Sub-divisional district/City/Additional City Census, Officer. District Collectors/ Magistrates/ Officers assisting District Collectors/ Magistrates/ Commissioner/ District Sub-divisional Officers or Revenue Divisional Officers. 3. Charge Officer/ Assistant Charge Officer/ Additional Charge Officer and Sub- Charge Officer. Tehsildars/ Additional Tehsildars/ Mamlatdars/ Block Development Officer/ Chief Administrative Officer of towns/ Executive Officers and other Officers. 4. Supervisor Officers generally of a rank higher than enumerators or any person. 5. Enumerator Teachers, Clerks or any official or any person. 4. Designating of Officers . | 722 | comparison | 0.920 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/101/download/99/AR_Census_Act_1948.pdf | Supervisor Officers generally of a rank higher than enumerators or any person. 5. | 16 | page=16,block=6 |