Section25
The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960

Chairman and Deputy Chairman

In force From 01 May 1960 Act 11 of 1960 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 11 of 1960 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 25 Apr 1960 In force 01 May 1960

Section 25 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 deals with chairman and Deputy Chairman. The person who immediately before the appointed day is the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of Bombay shall be the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of Maharashtra. The Act came into force on 01 May 1960.

(1) The person who immediately before the appointed day is the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of Bombay shall be the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of Maharashtra.

(2) As soon as may be after the completion of the biennial elections referred to in section 24, the Legislative Council of Maharashtra shall choose one of its members to be the Chairman thereof.

Section 25, The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 (Act 11 of 1960).

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Questions about Section 25

What does Section 25 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act deal with?

Section 25 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act is headed "Chairman and Deputy Chairman". The person who immediately before the appointed day is the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of Bombay shall be the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of Maharashtra.

How do I find court cases under Section 25 of the Bombay 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: Bombay Reorganisation Act 25, section 25 Bombay Reorganisation Act, section 25 of the Bombay 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 25 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 24 (Special provision as to biennial elections), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 25 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act come into force?

Section 25 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, cited as Bombay Reorganisation Act 25, came into force on 01 May 1960, having been enacted on 25 Apr 1960. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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