Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000

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Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000
Enacted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee short_title=
Status: In force

Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 was a law passed by the parliament of India in 2000. It created the state of Jharkhand from a portion of Bihar.[1] The law was introduced by the NDA government headed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee to fulfil an election promise.

Criticism

It was criticised by Arjun Munda, as he thought it to be biased.[2]

Definitions

  • Article: means an article of the Constitution.[1]
  • Election Commission: means the Election Commission appointed by the President under article 324.[1]

Important sections

  • Section 113: It states that here will be Jharkhand comprising the following districts of the existing State of Bihar-
    • Bokaro
    • Chatra
    • Deogarh
    • Dhanbad
    • Dumka
    • Garhwa
    • Giridih
    • Godda
    • Gumla
    • Hazaribagh
    • Kodarma
    • Lohardaga Pakur
    • Palamau
    • Ranchi (the new capital)
    • Sahebganj
    • Singhbhum (East)
    • Singhbhum (West)

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://www.indiankanoon.org/doc/1054471/
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