Section 47
Legal proceedings.
The Bihar and West Bengal (Transfer of Territories) Act, 1956
About this Act
An Act to provide for the transfer of certain territories from Bihar to West Bengal and for matters connected therewith.
Where, immediately before the appointed day, the State of Bihar is a party
to any legal proceedings with respect to any property rights or liabilities transferred to the State of West
Bengal under this Act, that State shall be deemed to be substituted for the State of Bihar as a party to
those proceedings, or added as a party thereto, as the case may be, and the proceedings may continue
accordingly.