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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A resident of Andhra Pradesh wants to understand the territorial boundaries of their state as per the Constitution of India.

Explanation: The territories of Andhra Pradesh are defined by various acts and amendments. For instance, the Andhra State Act, 1953, and the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, initially defined the state's boundaries. Later, the Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959, and the Andhra Pradesh and Mysore (Transfer of Territory) Act, 1968, further modified these boundaries. However, the territories specified in the Second Schedule to the Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959, and the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, are excluded from Andhra Pradesh.

Practical Example: Suppose a person owns land in a region that was part of Andhra Pradesh before the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. After the reorganisation, this land now falls under the newly formed state of Telangana. The owner needs to refer to the specific acts mentioned to understand the legal implications and jurisdiction changes due to the reorganisation.

Example 2:

Scenario: A business owner in Assam wants to know if their property falls within the current boundaries of Assam as per the Constitution of India.

Explanation: The territories of Assam include areas that were part of the Province of Assam, the Khasi States, and the Assam Tribal Areas before the Constitution commenced. However, certain territories have been excluded over time through various acts such as the Assam (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1951, the State of Nagaland Act, 1962, and the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. Additionally, the Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015, also affected Assam's boundaries.

Practical Example: If a business owner has a factory in a region that was part of Assam but was later transferred to Nagaland under the State of Nagaland Act, ...

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