The Punjab Local Authorities Census Expenses Contribution Act, 1950

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The Punjab Local Authorities Census Expenses Contribution Act, 1950 enables the government to charge local municipal bodies for expenses incurred while conducting official population censuses within their jurisdictions. Applicable to local authorities within the Union Territory of Chandigarh (excluding Cantonment funds), the statute overrides existing municipal fund restrictions to ensure local governments contribute financially toward census operations. For ordinary citizens, this law ensures that local administration actively supports national census exercises, which generate demographic data used for urban planning, civic amenities, public welfare schemes, and infrastructure budget allocations in their local area.

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1. Short title, extent and Commencement
2. Interpretation
3. Contribution by Local Authorities
4. Power to enforce orders
5. Power to make rules

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