Bengaluru's city corporations have warned enumerators and supervisors of strict legal action for absenteeism during the National Census–2027. Thousands have been trained, but many staff members have not reported to their assigned duties, prompting the Greater Bengaluru Authority to take a firm stance.

• 01Bengaluru corporations are facing absenteeism issues during the National Census–2027.
• 02Warnings have been issued to enumerators and supervisors to report for duty.
• 03Failure to comply may result in legal and disciplinary action under the Census Act, 1948.
• 04Thousands of enumerators and supervisors have been trained for the census.
• 05Some staff members have skipped training or failed to report to their assigned areas.

The strict enforcement of attendance for the census is crucial for accurate data collection, which affects resource allocation and planning for the city.