New Census Rule Notified

On 11th March, 2022, Centre announced Census (Amendment) Rules, 2022 by amending Census Rules, 1990.

Major Highlights of Census (Amendment) Rules, 2022

  • Amendments will allow online self-enumeration in the upcoming Census and National Population Register.
  • Amendment has been inserted in clause C of Rule-2 to include “electronic form” and “self-enumeration” in questions to be asked during census enumeration.
  • It inserted an extra clause in Rule 6 as 6D, which says: Without prejudice to any other provisions of these rules, a person may fill up, complete and submit the census schedule through self-enumeration.
  • Amendments have also been made in Rule 5, which deals with ....
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