Section 3 of CA, 1948 : Section 3: Central Government To Take Census

Explanation using Example

Imagine the Central Government decides to gather updated information on the population and housing conditions across the country to aid in planning for infrastructure development, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. To initiate this process, the government issues a notification in the Official Gazette, stating its intention to conduct a census in all states and union territories. Upon this declaration, the machinery for conducting the census is set into motion, and the process of data collection begins as per the provisions of The Census Act, 1948.