# The Census Act, 1948, Section 14: Jurisdiction

- 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/14/

## Text

No Court inferior to that of a 1[Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class] 2***, shall try, whether under this Act or under any other law, any act or omission which constitutes an offence under this Act.

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