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Constitution amended to transfer territories to Bangladesh per 1974 agreement
This Bill amends the Constitution of India to formally acquire specific territories from Bangladesh and transfer other territories to Bangladesh, implementing the 1974 Land Boundary Agreement and its 2011 Protocol.
Who it concerns: The Government of India, the Government of Bangladesh, and the states of Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Tripura, whose territorial boundaries are being modified.
What the bill does
- Amends the First Schedule to the Constitution to update the territorial descriptions of Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Tripura.
- Defines 'acquired territory' as areas demarcated for acquisition by India from Bangladesh.
- Defines 'transferred territory' as areas demarcated for transfer by India to Bangladesh.
- Specifies that the changes take effect on an 'appointed day' notified by the Central Government in the Official Gazette.
- Lists specific boundary demarcations and enclave exchanges (111 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh and 51 Bangladesh enclaves in India) in the Schedules.
Also in the document
- This is a Constitutional Amendment Bill.
- It implements the India-Bangladesh agreement dated May 16, 1974, and the protocol dated September 6, 2011.
- The text includes detailed schedules listing specific boundary pillars, river courses, and areas for the exchange of enclaves and adverse possession territories.
Where this bill is now: Became law (Act)
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Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha)
Bill / law · Ref. XV · 6 May 2015
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