The Indian Census Act 1880, 14 of 1880, (Rep., Act 16 of 2001)

Section 11. Any Census-officer who, knowingly and without sufficient cause, disobeys the instructions published

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

11. Any Census-officer who, knowingly and without sufficient cause, disobeys the instructions published by the Local Government under section seven, puts any offensive or improper question, or makes any false return, shall be punished for every such offence, if it does not amount to an offence within the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, with fine which may extend to fifty rupees. Jurisdiction in prosecutions.

Source: India Code