Power of entry into and inspection of premises, etc
Section 7D of the Census Act, 1948 deals with power of entry into and inspection of premises, etc. Any person authorised in this behalf by the Central Government may enter into any premises and inspect such premises and any vehicle, vessel or animal therein for the purpose of determining whether, and if so in what manner, an order under section 7A should be made in relation to such premises, vehi The Act came into force on 03 Sep 1948.
1[7D. Power of entry into and inspection of premises, etc.-- Any person authorised in this behalf by the Central Government may enter into any premises and inspect such premises and any vehicle, vessel or animal therein for the purpose of determining whether, and if so in what manner, an order under section 7A should be made in relation to such premises, vehicle, vessel or animal or with a view to securing compliance with any order made under that section.]
Section 7D, The Census Act, 1948 (Act 37 of 1948).
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Questions about Section 7D
What does Section 7D of the Census Act deal with?
Section 7D of the Census Act is headed "Power of entry into and inspection of premises, etc". [7D. Power of entry into and inspection of premises, etc.-- Any person authorised in this behalf by the Central Government may enter into any premises and inspect such premises and any vehicle, vessel or animal therein for the purpose of determining whether, and if so in what manner, an order under
How do I find court cases under Section 7D 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 7D, section 7D Census Act 1948, section 7D 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 7D of the Census Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 7A (Requisitioning premises, of vehicles, etc., for taking of a census), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 7D of the Census Act come into force?
Section 7D of the Census Act, cited as Census Act 1948 7D, 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
- 7B. Payment of compensation453 words
- 11. Penalties427 words
- 7F. Release of premises from requisition286 words
- 18. Power to make rules269 words
- 6. Discharge of duties of census-officers in certain cases261 words
- 10. Occupier or manager to fill up schedule215 words
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