Central Act

The Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur (New State) Act, 1954

An Act to provide for the formation of the new State of Himachal Pradesh by uniting the existing States of Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur, and for matters connected therewith.

Act number32 of 1954
Enacted1954-05-28
In force from1954-07-01
MinistryMinistry of Home Affairs
DepartmentDepartment of States
Sections32
Schedules4
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When did the The Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur (New State) Act, 1954 come into force?

It came into force on 1954-07-01, having been enacted on 1954-05-28.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of States).

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