# The Census Act, 1948, Section 1: Short title and extent

- Act: The Census Act, 1948 (Act 37 of 1948)
- In force from: 1948-09-03
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/census-act-1948/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Census Act, 1948. 1[(2) It extends to the whole of India 2* * *].

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