Act Number: 40

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

Year: 1956

Enactment Date: 1956-09-01

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

Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs

Department: Department of States

Section 6: Bye-elections to fill vacancies in the Council of States.
    As soon as may be after the appointed day, bye-elections shall be held to fill the vacancies existing on that day in the seats allotted to Bihar and West Bengal.
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