Strict Action Warning for Census Duty Absence in South Corporation

Bengaluru South City Corporation has issued a press release mandating strict compliance for National Census-2027 duties. Disciplinary and legal action will be taken against personnel who fail to attend mandatory training or assigned census work.

Key Details:

• Authority: Commissioner and Principal Census Officer K.N. Ramesh

• Administrative Area: Bengaluru South City Corporation (Greater Bengaluru Area)

• Census Phase: House Listing and Housing Census

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

• Personnel नियुक्त (Appointed):

4,678 Enumerators

• 798 Supervisors

• Training Schedule:

Dates: April 06 to April 08, 2026

• Locations: 16 designated training centres

• Attendance: Mandatory for all assigned personnel

Disciplinary Measures for Non-Compliance

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

• FIR Filing: Under Section 223 of the 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)