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The Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000

The Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000: An act to provide for the reorganisation of the existing state of Bihar and for matters connected therewith

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Summary

The Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 is an Indian law that provides for the reorganisation of the existing state of Bihar and for matters connected therewith. The Act establishes the new states of Bihar and Jharkhand, and specifies the boundaries of these states. It also provides for the transfer of assets and liabilities, the creation of new administrative units, and the establishment of a common high court for both states. Additionally, the Act provides for the creation of a Bihar and Jharkhand Public Service Commission, as well as a separate budget and finance commission for each state.

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1 Section 1: Short Title Open
2 Section 2: Definitions Open
3 Section 3: Formation Of Jharkhand State Open
4 Section 4: State Of Bihar And Territorial Divisions Thereof Open
5 Section 5: Amendment Of The First Schedule To The Constitution Open
6 Section 6: Saving Powers Of State Governments Open
7 Section 7: Amendment Of The Fourth Schedule To The Constitution Open
8 Section 8: Allocation Of Sitting Members Open
9 Section 9: Representation In The House Of The People Open
10 Section 10: Delimitation Of Parliamentary And Assembly Constituencies Open
11 Section 11: Provision As To Sitting Members Open
12 Section 12: Provisions As To Legislative Assemblies Open
13 Section 13: Allocation Of Sitting Members Open
14 Section 14: Duration Of Legislative Assemblies Open
15 Section 15: Speaker And Deputy Speaker Open
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