The Haryana government has taken a decisive step to ensure the accuracy of the upcoming national census. It has officially frozen all administrative boundaries within the Mahendragarh district. This order means that no changes can be made to the limits of villages, towns, or municipal areas until the census exercise is completed.
Official Directive Halts Boundary Changes
The directive was issued by the state's Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The order explicitly states that no new notifications for altering the boundaries of any revenue estate, village, or municipal area will be issued until further notice. This freeze is a standard procedural requirement mandated by the Census of India Act, 1948, which aims to maintain stable geographical units for an accurate headcount.
The primary goal is to prevent any administrative alterations that could complicate data collection or lead to inconsistencies in the population records. By locking the borders, the government ensures that the census data reflects a static and well-defined geographical framework, making demographic analysis more reliable.
Scope and Implications of the Freeze
The freeze encompasses the entire administrative fabric of Mahendragarh district. This includes:
- All revenue villages and their boundaries.
- Towns and urban areas under municipal jurisdictions.
- Any proposed changes to the limits of census towns.
This move effectively puts on hold any pending proposals for creating new villages, merging existing ones, or changing municipal limits. Local administrative bodies and panchayats have been instructed to comply strictly with this order. The deputy commissioner of Mahendragarh district will oversee the enforcement of this directive to guarantee no violations occur during this critical pre-census period.
Ensuring a Smooth and Accurate National Census
The census is a colossal national exercise that provides essential data for planning, resource allocation, and policy formulation. A stable administrative map is its foundational pillar. The freeze in Mahendragarh, mirroring similar actions across the country, is a proactive measure to eliminate confusion that could arise from changing village names or boundaries during the enumeration process.
For residents of Mahendragarh, this order means that their official address for census purposes will remain tied to the current administrative setup. It underscores the government's commitment to conducting a seamless and error-free Census 2021, which has been delayed due to the pandemic but remains a top priority. The data collected will shape future development projects, electoral constituencies, and government schemes in the district for the next decade.
While the freeze is temporary, it is a crucial administrative step. It highlights the intricate preparation required for a national project of this scale and ensures that Haryana's contribution to the national demographic database is both precise and credible.
