Section 36

Power of Central Government to order allocation or adjustment in certain cases.

The Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959

  • Act 56 of 1959
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to provide for the alteration of boundaries of the States of Andhra Pradesh and Madras and for matters connected therewith.

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    Where either Andhra Pradesh or Madras becomes entitled to any property or obtains any benefits or becomes subject to any liability, and the Central Government, on a reference made within a period of three years from the appointed day by either of the States, is of opinion that it is just and equitable that that property or those benefits should be transferred to, or shared with, the other State or that a contribution towards that liability should be made by the other State, the said property or benefits shall be allocated in such manner between the two States, or the other State shall make to the State subject to the liability such contribution in respect thereof, as the Central Government may, after consultation with the two State Governments, by order determine.

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