Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Prepares for 2027 Census
The Andhra Pradesh government has started preparing for the Census of India in 2027.
They have appointed different officers to help with the census.
The district collector will be the main officer, and other officers like the joint collector and district revenue officers will assist.
At the town level, the municipal commissioner and other officers will help.
The government has also said that if anyone refuses to help or stops others from doing their duties, they can be fined or even go to jail.
This is to make sure the census is done properly.
Additionally, the Kurnool Municipal Corporation has decided to let four Secretariat Administrative staff work as Revenue Inspectors to help with tax collection, which has been very low.
This is a new idea and people are hoping it will help.
Andhra Pradesh government has started preparations for the Census of India 2027.
District collectors appointed as principal census officers, with joint collectors as additional principal officers.
Various district and town-level officers appointed to assist in the census.
Penalties include fines up to Rs 1,000 and imprisonment up to 3 years for non-compliance.
Kurnool Municipal Corporation has appointed four Secretariat Administrative staff as Revenue Inspectors to boost tax collection.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government
- What
- Appointed officers for Census of India 2027 and Secretariat staff as Revenue Inspectors
- When
- Officers appointed on Saturday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To conduct the Census of India 2027 and improve tax collection
- Census Year
- 2027
- Principal Census Officer
- District Collector
- Additional Principal Census Officer
- Joint Collector
- Penalty for Non-Compliance
- Fine up to Rs 1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 3 years
- Property Tax Demand
- Rs 142.38 crore
- Property Tax Collected
- Rs 54.88 crore (38%)
