Central Act
The Acquired Territories (Merger) Act, 1960
An Act to provide for the merger into the States of Assam, Punjab and West Bengal of certain territories acquired in pursuance of the agreements entered into between the Governments of India and Pakistan and for matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 64 of 1960 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1960-12-28 |
| In force from | 1961-01-17 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of States |
| Sections | 11 |
| Schedules | 4 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Acquired Territories (Merger) Act, 1960 come into force?
It came into force on 1961-01-17, having been enacted on 1960-12-28.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of States).
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