Section 49

Treasury and bank balances.

The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966

  • Act 31 of 1966
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to provide for the Reorganisation of the existing State of Punjab and for matters connected therewith.

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    The total of the cash balances in all treasuries of the existing State of Punjab and the credit balances of that State with the Reserve Bank of India, the State Bank of India or any other bank immediately before the appointed day shall be divided between the successor States according to the population ratio:
     Provided that for the purposes of such division, there shall be no transfer of cash balances from any treasury to any other treasury and the apportionment shall be effected by adjusting the credit balances of the successor States in the books of the Reserve Bank of India on the appointed day:
     Provided further that if any successor State has no account with the Reserve Bank of India, the adjustment shall be made in such manner as the Central Government may by order, direct.

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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