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The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union territories) Act, 2019

The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union territories) Act, 2019

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This Act merges the separate Union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu into a single administrative unit. It applies directly to the residents, government employees, and local authorities of these regions. By combining these territories, the law consolidates their assets, debts, and public services under one administration, while keeping their representation in parliament at two seats and maintaining the jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court. This merger matters because it improves administrative efficiency, reduces government overhead, and ensures governance is streamlined for citizens across both areas without disrupting their existing local laws and ongoing legal proceedings.

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Part I PRELIMINARY

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Part II MERGER OF UNION TERRITORIES

  1. 3Formation of Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
  2. 4Amendment of article 240 of Constitution
  3. 5Amendment of First Schedule to Constitution

Part III REPRESENTATION IN THE HOUSE OF THE PEOPLE

  1. 6Allocation of seats in House of People
  2. 7Provisions as to sitting members

Part IV HIGH COURT

  1. 8Extension of jurisdiction of High Court of Bombay

Part V ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

  1. 9Land and goods
  2. 10Cash balances
  3. 11Arrears of tax
  4. 12Right to recover loans and advances
  5. 13Assets and liabilities of Union territory undertakings
  6. 14Refund of taxes collected in excess

Part VI PROVISIONS AS TO SERVICES

  1. 15Provisions relating to All India Services
  2. 16Provisions relating to other services

Part VII LEGAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

  1. 17Extension of laws.
  2. 18Power to construe laws.
  3. 19Power to adapt laws.
  4. 20Legal proceedings.
  5. 21Transfer of pending proceeding.
  6. 22Effect of provisions inconsistent with other laws.
  7. 23Power to remove difficulties.

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