Section 46

Power to name authorities, etc. for exercising statutory functions.

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

  • Act 40 of 1956
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to provide for the transfer of certain territories from Bihar to West Bengal and for matters connected therewith.

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    The Government of West Bengal may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the authority, officer or person who, as from the appointed day, shall be competent to exercise such functions exercisable under any law in force on that day in any part of the transferred territories as may be mentioned in that notification, and such law shall have effect accordingly.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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