# The Collection of Statistics Act, 2008, Section 5: Power of statistics officer to call for information

- Act: The Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 (Act 7 of 2009)
- In force from: 2010-06-11
- Ministry: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/collection-statistics-act-2008/section/5/

## Text

The statistics officer may, for the purpose of collection of statistics on any specified subject in any geographical unit for which the said officer was appointed-- (a) serve or cause to be served on any informant a notice in writing asking him to furnish the information specified under sub-section (5) of section 4 or cause a information schedule to be given to any informant for the purpose of its being filled up; or (b) cause all questions relating to the subject to be asked from any informant; or (c) seek information through tele fax or telephone or e-mail or in any other electronic mode or in a combination of different modes for different sets of information so specified.

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