Liability in respect of actionable wrong
Section 55 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 deals with liability in respect of actionable wrong. Where, immediately before the appointed day, the existing State of Bihar is subject to any liability in respect of any actionable wrong other than breach of contract, that liability shall,— (a) if the cause of action arose wholly within the territories which, as from that day, are the territories of The Act came into force on 15 Nov 2000.
Where, immediately before the appointed day, the existing State of Bihar is subject to any liability in respect of any actionable wrong other than breach of contract, that liability shall,—
(a) if the cause of action arose wholly within the territories which, as from that day, are the territories of either of the successor States of Bihar or Jharkhand, be a liability of that successor State; and
(b) in any other case, be initially a liability of the State of Bihar, but subject to such financial adjustment as may be agreed upon between the States of Bihar and Jharkhand or, in default of such agreement, as the Central Government may, by order, direct.
Section 55, The Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 (Act 30 of 2000).
Questions about Section 55
What does Section 55 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act deal with?
Section 55 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act is headed "Liability in respect of actionable wrong". Where, immediately before the appointed day, the existing State of Bihar is subject to any liability in respect of any actionable wrong other than breach of contract, that liability shall,— (a) if the cause of action arose wholly within the territories which, as from that day, are the territories of
How do I find court cases under Section 55 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act?
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When did Section 55 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act come into force?
Section 55 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, cited as Bihar Reorganisation Act 55, 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.
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