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Section 7C: Power to obtain information.

The Census Act, 1948Central Act · Act 37 of 1948

[7C. Power to obtain information.-- The Central Government may, with a view to requisitioning any property under section 7A or determining the compensation payable under section 7B, by order, require any person to furnish to such authority as may be specified in the order such information in his possession relating to such property as may be so specified.]

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ActThe Census Act, 1948
Section7C
Marginal notePower to obtain information.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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  • inserted, Act 11 of 1994. . Ins. by Act 11 of 1994, s. 5 (w.e.f. 14-1-1994).

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