Action Warning Issued to Census–2027 Staff for Duty Absence

The Bengaluru Central City Corporation has issued a strict directive to all appointed Census–2027 enumerators and supervisors to report for duty immediately. Disciplinary and legal action will be taken against those failing to comply.

Key Details:

• Total appointed personnel:

4,068 Enumerators

• 518 Supervisors

• All personnel have already received training and official appointment orders.

• Notices have been issued to staff absent from training sessions.

• Staff who attended training but failed to report to assigned census blocks are directed to immediately resume duties.

• Census work includes house-listing and enumeration within assigned wards and supervisory circles.

Disciplinary Provisions:

• Action will be taken under Section 11 of the Census Act, 1948

• Penalties include:

Fine up to ₹1,000

• Imprisonment up to 3 years

• Absence treated as Dies-Non

• Departmental disciplinary action

• Possible legal proceedings

Commissioner’s Direction:

• Census–2027 is classified as a matter of national importance.

• All staff must report to respective charge officers without delay.

• Strict compliance and timely completion of census duties has been mandated.