Gurugram MCG Issues Notices to 500 Missing Census Staff
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has announced notices under the Census Act for more than 500 supervisors and enumerators who failed to report for duty or training, warning of imminent FIRs and disciplinary action if no satisfactory response is received within the stipulated time.
The Gurugram MCG has issued notices to over 500 missing census staff, citing non‑attendance as illegal. Officials warned that failure to respond will lead to FIRs and strict disciplinary measures.
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On 3 May 2026, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) announced a firm stance on census operations following slow progress and a high rate of absenteeism among staff. Chairperson and Chief Census Officer Pradeep Dahia made it clear that any lapse in this nationally significant task would not be tolerated.
During a high‑level review meeting held on Sunday, Dahia directed a strict response against more than 500 supervisors and enumerators who had disappeared from their duties and training sessions. He stated that absenteeism in census work is not merely a disciplinary issue but a violation of law.
Administrators were instructed to issue “show cause” notices under Section 11 of the Census Act, 1948 to any absent personnel. If a satisfactory reply is not received within the set deadline, the authorities will proceed with departmental action and, where necessary, file an FIR.
The administration has given the absent workers a final chance to rectify their status. All departments have been ordered to immediately release their subordinate staff for census duties.
Supervisors and enumerators who have yet to attend training must participate in compulsory training camps scheduled from 5 May to 7 May 2026. A special Census Management Cell has been formed in the councillors’ office, headed by Dahia himself.
Additional complaint‑resolution cells have been established at the zonal level to review work daily. Officers will conduct ground visits every Thursday, while progress reports will be submitted to Dahia every Friday.
The meeting also confirmed that census kits have already been dispatched to many zones, and remaining areas have been directed to receive them immediately. Dahia has personally requested a review of the presence of MCG staff.
He urged city councillors, Resident Welfare Associations, and citizens to cooperate with incoming census workers. He emphasized that accurate data underpins future planning and development, making public participation essential.
Dahia reiterated that census work is a national mission and that any official or employee showing negligence will not be spared. The priority, he said, is to complete the process on time, accurately, and transparently.
