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Thane civic body has filed an NC complaint against 12 teachers for not reporting to census duty in Diva. Officials cited a manpower shortage as the 2026–27 census began, with teachers being key personnel. Authorities said the exercise must be completed on schedule despite low attendance.

Mumbai: As the first phase of the 2026–27 population census commenced on May 1, the administration has begun mobilising personnel, including private school teachers, to carry out the exercise. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has filed a non-cognizable (NC) complaint at the Mumbra police station against 12 teachers from three schools for failing to report for census duty.

Action taken to meet deadline amid summer vacation leave

Shivprasad Nagarjoge, assistant municipal commissioner and in charge of the census in Diva, said the action was taken to ensure adequate participation amid a manpower crunch.

“It was observed that several teachers were on leave as the exercise coincided with summer vacations. There was insufficient manpower, and we had to complete the work within a fixed timeline, which necessitated this step,” he said.