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The Census Act, 1948

Definitions

In force From 03 Sep 1948 Act 37 of 1948 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 37 of 1948 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 03 Sep 1948 In force 03 Sep 1948 Instruments 1

Section 2 of the Census Act, 1948 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, — (a) "premises" means any land, building or part of a building and includes a hut, shed or other structure or any part thereof; The Act came into force on 03 Sep 1948.

1[2. Definitions.— In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, —

(a) "premises" means any land, building or part of a building and includes a hut, shed or other structure or any part thereof;

(b) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;

(c) "vehicle" means any vehicle used or capable of being used for the purpose of road transport, whether propelled by mechanical power or otherwise.

Section 2, The Census Act, 1948 (Act 37 of 1948).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 2

What does Section 2 of the Census Act deal with?

Section 2 of the Census Act is headed "Definitions". [2. Definitions.— In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, — (a) "premises" means any land, building or part of a building and includes a hut, shed or other structure or any part thereof;

How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Census Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Census Act 1948 2, section 2 Census Act 1948, section 2 of the Census Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 2 of the Census Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Census Rule 1990(with amendments) (2018).

When did Section 2 of the Census Act come into force?

Section 2 of the Census Act, cited as Census Act 1948 2, came into force on 03 Sep 1948, having been enacted on 03 Sep 1948. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 15 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.