Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 · Chapter III: Representation in the Legislatures · The Legislative Assembly
Section 14: Duration of Legislative Assemblies
The period of five years referred to in clause (1) of article 172 shall, in the case of Legislative Assembly of the State of Bihar or Jharkhand be deemed to have commenced on the date on which it actually commenced in the case of Legislative Assembly of the existing State of Bihar.
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