Section 4. A declaration in writing, signed by any officer authorized by the Local Government in this behalf, t

4. A declaration in writing, signed by any officer authorized by the Local Government in this behalf, that any person has been duly appointed a Census-officer for any local area shall be conclusive proof of such appointment. Preamble. Short title. Commencement. Local extent. Appointment of Census-officer. Proof of appointment of Census-officer. All 106 Census. [ACT XIV Census-officers to be deemed public servants. Duties of Census-officers how to be discharged in certain cases. All Census-officers shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code.