Amendment of the First Schedule to the Constitution
Section 5 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 deals with amendment of the First Schedule to the Constitution. On and from the appointed day, in the First Schedule to the Constitution, under the heading "I. The Act came into force on 15 Nov 2000.
On and from the appointed day, in the First Schedule to the Constitution, under the heading "I. THE STATES",—
(a) in the paragraph relating to the territories of the State of Bihar, the following shall be added at the end, namely:—
"and the territories specified in section 3 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000";
(b) after entry 27, the following entry shall be inserted, namely:—
"28. Jharkhand: The territories specified in section 3 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000.".
Section 5, The Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 (Act 30 of 2000).
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Questions about Section 5
What does Section 5 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act deal with?
Section 5 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act is headed "Amendment of the First Schedule to the Constitution". On and from the appointed day, in the First Schedule to the Constitution, under the heading "I.
How do I find court cases under Section 5 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Bihar Reorganisation Act 5, section 5 Bihar Reorganisation Act, section 5 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 5 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Formation of Jharkhand State), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 5 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act come into force?
Section 5 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, cited as Bihar Reorganisation Act 5, came into force on 15 Nov 2000, having been enacted on 25 Aug 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
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- 21. Delimitation of constituencies561 words
- 79. Constitution and functions of Management Board456 words
- 48. Public Debt441 words
- 64. Provisions as to Bihar State Financial Corporation427 words
- 42. Land and goods354 words
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