Strict Action Announced for Absence from Census-2027 Duties in South Corporation

Bengaluru South City Corporation has issued a strict directive mandating attendance for all personnel assigned to National Census-2027 duties, with disciplinary and legal action for non-compliance.

Key Details:

• Census Activity: National Census-2027 (House Listing and Housing Census)

• Survey Period: April 16, 2026 – May 15, 2026

• Jurisdiction: Bengaluru South City Corporation limits (Greater Bengaluru Area)

• Personnel Deployed:

4,678 Enumerators

• 798 Supervisors

• Training Schedule:

Dates: April 06 – April 08, 2026

• Locations: 16 designated training centers

• Attendance: Mandatory for all assigned personnel

Disciplinary Measures for Non-Compliance:

• Criminal Proceedings: Under Section 11 of the Census Act, 1948

• FIR Filing: Under Section 223 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023

• Suspension: For misconduct and insubordination

• Service Impact: Unauthorized absence treated as Dies-non (No Work, No Pay / Service Break)