Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 with Rules 2011

This comprehensive volume presents the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 together with the Collection of Statistics Rules, 2011, offering a complete legal guide to India’s framework for gathering official statistics. The Act empowers the Central Government, State Governments, and local authorities to collect essential data related to economic, social, demographic, scientific, and environmental matters. It defines responsibilities of informants, statistical officers, and departments while outlining the procedures for issuing directions, obtaining data, and ensuring data integrity for public policy and governance. The accompanying Rules of 2011 provide clarity on implementation, covering the appointment of statistical officers, forms for data collection, confidentiality safeguards, and penalties for non-compliance. This edition includes updated amendments, structured section-wise presentation, and clear indexing to ensure quick reference and ease of understanding.