Collection of Statistics Act, 2008:
- It was enacted to facilitate collection of statistics on economics, demographic, social, scientific and environment aspects by the Ministries/Departments at the Union/State/Local Governments.
- The Act extends to the whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Act, 2017: Salient Features
- Jurisdiction: The amendment act extends the jurisdiction of the 2008 Act to J&K for the collection of statistics pertaining to subjects under the Union or the Concurrent list of the Constitution as applicable to J&K.
- Use of information: The 2008 Act provides that the information collected under it can only be used for statistical purposes. The amendment act removes this provision.
- Nodal officer: It provides for the appointment of a nodal officer by the central or state government for coordinating and supervising statistical activities under the government by whom he/she is appointed.
