Section 2 of the Census Act, 1948 – Definitions

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Section 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.

Amendment notes (numbers in square brackets in the text above):

  1. 5. Subs. by Act 11 of 1994, s. 2, for section 2.

Source: official text of The Census Act, 1948 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Census Act, 1948.

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