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Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000

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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. The law was introduced by the NDA government headed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee to fulfil an election promise.

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Criticism

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

Definitions

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

    • 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

    Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 Wikipedia
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