The Bihar and Uttar Pradesh (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1968

The Bihar and Uttar Pradesh (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1968, was passed by the Indian Parliament to redraw the boundaries of the two northern states, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The act aimed to transfer certain territories from one state to another, based on linguistic and administrative considerations. The act defined the new borders of the two states, established the legal framework for the transfer of land and property, and made provisions for the transfer of government personnel and resources. The act also made provisions for the establishment of new administrative units and the reorganization of existing ones.