The Cencus Act,1948
7G. Delegation of functions of the Central Government with regard to requisitioning.
(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazzete, direct that any powers conferred or any duty imposed on that Government by any of the provisions of section 7A to 7F shall, under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be excercised or discharged by such officer as may be specified.