Section57
The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960

Deposits, etc

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 57 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 deals with deposits, etc. The liability of the State of Bombay in respect of any civil deposit or local fund deposit shall, as from the appointed day, be the liability of the State in whose area the deposit has been made. The Act came into force on 01 May 1960.

(1) The liability of the State of Bombay in respect of any civil deposit or local fund deposit shall, as from the appointed day, be the liability of the State in whose area the deposit has been made.

(2) The liability of the State of Bombay in respect of any charitable or other endowment shall, as from the appointed day, be the liability of the State in whose area the institution entitled to the benefit of the endowment is located or of the State to which the objects of the endowment, under the terms thereof, are confined.

Section 57, The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 (Act 11 of 1960).

Questions about Section 57

What does Section 57 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act deal with?

Section 57 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act is headed "Deposits, etc". The liability of the State of Bombay in respect of any civil deposit or local fund deposit shall, as from the appointed day, be the liability of the State in whose area the deposit has been made.

How do I find court cases under Section 57 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 57, section 57 Bombay Reorganisation Act, section 57 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 57 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act come into force?

Section 57 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, cited as Bombay Reorganisation Act 57, 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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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 17 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.