Disclosure of historical documents
Section 12 of the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 deals with disclosure of historical documents. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 9 of this Act, the appropriate Government may release such documents relating to information schedules, which in its opinion have attained historical importance. The Act came into force on 11 Jun 2010.
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 9 of this Act, the appropriate Government may release such documents relating to information schedules, which in its opinion have attained historical importance.
Section 12, The Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 (Act 7 of 2009).
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Questions about Section 12
What does Section 12 of the Collection of Statistics Act deal with?
Section 12 of the Collection of Statistics Act is headed "Disclosure of historical documents". Notwithstanding anything contained in section 9 of this Act, the appropriate Government may release such documents relating to information schedules, which in its opinion have attained historical importance.
How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Collection of Statistics 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: Collection of Statistics Act 12, section 12 Collection of Statistics Act, section 12 of the Collection of Statistics 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 12 of the Collection of Statistics Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 9 (Security of information), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 3 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Collection of Statistics Rules, 2024 (2024), then COLLECTION OF STATISTICS RULES, 2011 (2011).
When did Section 12 of the Collection of Statistics Act come into force?
Section 12 of the Collection of Statistics Act, cited as Collection of Statistics Act 12, came into force on 11 Jun 2010, having been enacted on 07 Jan 2009. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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