The Bihar and West Bengal (Transfer of Territories) Act, 1956

The Bihar and West Bengal (Transfer of Territories) Act, 1956

The Bihar and West Bengal (Transfer of Territories) Act, 1956, regulates the legal transfer of specific regions, such as Purulia and parts of Purnea, from Bihar to West Bengal. This law primarily applies to the respective state governments, local residents, and government employees within these affected territories. It matters because it officially redrew state borders, reallocated legislative representation, and transferred judicial oversight to the Calcutta High Court. By managing the complex and fair division of public assets, debts, and personnel, the Act ensured that administrative services and legal protections continued smoothly for citizens during this significant and complex administrative reorganization.

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