The Acquired Territories (Merger) Act, 1960

The Acquired Territories (Merger) Act, 1960 is an Indian law that provides for the merger of certain territories with the states in which they are geographically located. The territories to which this Act applies are those which have been acquired by the Government of India by any means, including by cession, conquest, or treaty. The Act provides for the transfer of the administration of such territories from the Central Government to the concerned State Government. It also provides for the transfer of assets, liabilities, and obligations from the Central Government to the State Government. The Act further provides for the amendment of the First Schedule to the Constitution of India to reflect the changes in the territories and the states to which they belong.