The Arunachal Pradesh (Re-Organisation of Districts) Act, 1980

(1) This Act may be called the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts) Act, 1980. (2) It extends to the whole of the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for coming into force of different provisions of the Act.

(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) "existing district" means any of the districts referred to in section 3 of the North East Frontier Agency (Administration) Regulation 1965; (b) "existing law" means any law, ordinance, regulation, order, by-law, rule, scheme, notification or other instrument having the force of law in India or any part thereof and includes similar laws enacted by the Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh having the force of law in Arunachal Pradesh or any part thereof (c) "Government" means the Government of the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh : (d) "Official Gazette" means the Government of Arunachal Pradesh Gazette published by authority.

(1)On and from the appointed day this Act comes into force, so much of the area of the existing Kameng District, as is contained within the boundaries set out in Schedule I to this Act, and hitherto known as Seppa sub-division. shall henceforth be constituted as a separate unit of administration and be known by the name of EAST KAMENG DISTRICT. (1A) On and from the date of coming into force of the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Act, 2018, so much of the areas comprising of the following administrative units under the existing East Kameng District, namely,(i) Pakke-Kessang (ii) Seijusa ( iii) Pijiriang (iv) Passa Valley and ( v) Dissing Passo shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name "PAKKE KESSANG DISTRICT" with District Headquarter at "LEMME". (2). On and from the appointed day this Act comes into force, so much of the area of the existing West Kameng District, as is contained within the boundaries set out in Schedule IA' to this Act, and hitherto known as Tawang Sub-division, shall henceforth be constituted as a separate unit of administration and be known by the name of Tawang District. (3) The residuary area of the existing West Kameng District, other than that specified in sub-section (I) and sub-section (2) shall henceforth continue to be known by the name of West Kameng District.

(1)On and from the appointed day this Act come into force, so much of the area of the existing Subansiri District, as is contained within the boundaries set out in Schedule II to this Act, and hitherto known as Daporijo sub-division, shall henceforth be constituted as a separate unit of administration and be known by the name of UPPER SUBANSIRI DISTRICT. (1A) On and from the date of coming into force of the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts)(Amendment) Act,2017 ,somuch of the areas comprising of the following administrative units under the existing Upper Subansiri District, namely.- (i) Gepen (ii) Puchi-Geko and (iii) Part of Daporijo Sadar Circle ( consisting of all the villages which fall under 25 Raga (ST) Assembly Constituency) including Ligu and Liruk villages.and so much of the areas comprising the following administrative units under the existing Lower Subansiri District, namely,- (i) Dollungmukh ( ii) Raga and (iii) Kumporijo shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name of "KAMLE DISTRICT' with District Headquarter at Raga (2) The residuary area of the existing Subansiri District, other than that specified in sub-section (1) above, shall henceforth be known by the new name of LOWER SUBANSIRI DISTRICT. (3) On and from the appointee day the Arunachal Pradesh (Re- organisation of Districts} Amendment Act, 1992, comes into force, so much of the areas comprising the following administrative units under the existing Lower Subansiri district, namely:- ( i) Sagalee, (ii) Doimukh, (iii) Balijan, (iv) Itanagar (Capital complex), ( v) Mangio, and (vi) Kimin. shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name of PAPUM PARE DISTRICT". (4) On and from the appointed day the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Act, 2000 comes into force, so much of the areas comprising the following administrative units under the Lower Subansiri District, namely :- 1. Koloriang, 2. Damin, 3. Sarli, 4. Sangram, 5. Parsi parlo, 6 Nvapin, 7. Palin, 8. Chambang, 9. Tali, 10. Lending Koling, 11. Yangte shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name of KURUNG KUMEY. (4A) On and from the appointed day, when the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Act, 2013 comes into force, so much of the areas comprising the following administrative units under the existing Kurung Kumey District, namely, (i) Palin (ii) Yangte (iii) Chambang (iv) Gangte (v) Tarak-Lengdi (vi) Pipsorang (vii) Pania and (viii) Tali Shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name of "KRA DAADI DISTRICT" with District Headquarter at Jamin

(1) On and from the appointed day this Act come into Force, so much of the area of the existing Siang District, as is contained within the boundaries set out in Schedule III to this Act, and hitherto known as Pasighat sub-division, shall henceforth be constituted as a separate unit of administration and be known by the name of EAST SIANG DISTRICT. (2) The residuary area of the existing Siang District, other than that specified in sub-section (1) above, shall henceforth be known by the new name of WEST SIANG DISTRICT. (3) On and from the appointed day this Act comes into force, the existing Tuting Sub-division shall be transferred from the West Siang District and thenceforth be formed part of East Siang District and areas and boundaries specified in sub-section (2) of Section 5 and the Schedule III respectively of the principal Act shall deemed to be modified accordingly (4) On and from the appointed day, the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts )Amendment Act, 1994 comes into force so much of the areas comprising the following administrative units under the existing East Siang District, namely :- ( i) Yingkiong ( ii) Gelling (iii) Singa (iv) Mariyang (v) Palling ( vi) Jengging ( vii) Tuting (viii) Geku (ix) Katan (x) Miging, shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name of UPPER SIANG DISTRICT". (5) On and from the appointed day, when the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Act, 2013 comes into force, so much of the areas comprising the following administrative units under the existing East Siang District, namely, (i) Boleng (ii) Pangin (iii) Riga (iv) Rebo-Perging and (v) Kebang and so much of the areas comprising the blowing administrative units under the existing West Siang District namely,(i) Rumgong (ii) Kaying (iii) Payum and (iv) Jomlo-Mobuk shall be transferred from East Siang and West Siang Districts respectively, and thenceforth, shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name "SIANG DISTRICT' with its District Headquarter at Boleng (6) On and from the appointed day, when the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Act, 2013 comes into force, so much of the areas comprising the following administrative units under the existing East Siang District, namely,(i) Nari (ii) Koyu (iii) Seren and (iv) Kora and so much of the areas comprising the following administrative units under the existing West Siang District, namely,(i) Basar (ii) Tirbin (iii) Daring (iv) Likabali (v) Kangku (vi) Sibe and( vii) Gensi shall be transferred from East Siang and West Siang Districts respectively, and thenceforth, shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name 'LOWER SIANG DISTRICT. (6A) On and from the date of coming into force of the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Act, 2018, so much of the areas comprising of the following administrative units under the existing Lower Siang District, namely, (i) Tirbin (ii) Basar (iii) Daring and (iv) Sago shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known as "LEPA-RADA DISTRICT" with District Headquarter at "BASAR. (7) On and from the date of coming into force of the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Act, 2018, so much of the areas comprising of the following administrative units under the existing West Siang District, namely,(i) Mechuka (ii) Tato (iii) Pidi and (iv) Manigong shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name of "SHI-YOMI DISTRICT" with District Headquarter at "TATO.

(1) On and from the appointed day this Act come into force, so much of the area of the existing Siang District, as is contained within the boundaries set out in Schedule Ill to this Act, and hitherto known as Pasigaht sub-division, shall henceforth be constituted as a separate unit of administration and be known by the name of DIBANG VALLEY DISTRICT. (2) The residuary area of the existing Lohit District other than that specified in sub-section (1) above, shall henceforth be known by the new name of LOHIT DISTRICT. (2A) On and from the appointed day, the Arunachal Pradesh(Re-organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Act, 2004 comes into force, so much of the areas comprising the following administrative units under the Lohit District namely: (i)Hayuliang (ii) Hawai (iii) Manchal (iv) Goiliang v) Chaglagam (vi) Walong (vii) Kibithoo shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name of ANJAW DISTRICT (2B) On and from the appointed day, when the Arunachal Pradesh (Reorganisation of Districts) (Amendment) Act, 2013 comes into force, so much of the areas comprising the following administrative units under existing Lohit District namely, (i) Chowkham (ii) Lathao (iii) Piyong (iv) Namsai (v) Lekang (vi) Upper Lekang shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name of 'NAMSAI DISTRICT' with District Headquarter at Namsai' (3). On and from the appointed day the Arunachal Pradesh (Reorganisation of Districts) (Amendment) Act, 2001 comes into force, so much of the area comprising the following administrative units under the Dibang Valley districts namely :- 1. Roing 2. Dambuk 3. Koronu 4. Hunli 5. Desali 6. Paglam (Tinali) shall be constituted as a separate administrative unit and be known by the name of LOWER DIBANG VALLEY DISTRICT.

(1) On and from the date the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation, of Districts) Amendment Act, 1987 comes into force, so much of the area of the existing Tirap District, as is contained within the boundaries set out in Schedule V to this Act, and hitherto known as Changlang Sub-division, shall henceforth be constituted as a separate unit of administration and be known by the name of Changlang District. (2) The residuary area of the existing Tirap District, other than that specified in sub-section (1) and (3) of this section, including Naitong Village which falls under Borduria Village Reserve Forest, comprising the areas of the following administrative units, namely,(i) Khonsa (ii) Deomali (iii) Lazu(iv) Soha (v) Dadam or (vi) any other administrative unit(s) as may be carved out by the State Government from the aforesaid administrative units from time to time shall continue to be known by the name of Tirap District (3) On and from the date of Arunachal Pradesh (Reorganisation of Districts), (Amendment) Act, 2011 comes into force, so much of the areas comprising the following administrative unit, excluding Naitong Village, which falls under Borduria Village Reserve Forests and hitherto known as Longding Sub Division, under the existing Tirap District, namely, (i) Longding (ii) Kanubari (iii) Pongchau (iv) Wakka (v) Pumao (iv) Lawnu or (vii) Any other administrative unit(s) as may be carved out by the State Government from the aforesaid administrative units from time to time; as contained within the boundaries set out in Schedule VI of this Act shall henceforth be constituted as a separate unit of Administration and be known by the name of Longding District

Any reference in any existing law to any of the existing districts shall be constructed as a reference to the respective new districts constituted under this Act.

If any difficulties arise in giving effect to any of the provisions of this Act, the Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette. make such provision as it considers necessary or expedient for the purpose of removing those difficulties.