Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 · Chapter II: Legislative Assemblies
Section 24: Procedure as to lapsing of Bills
(1) A Bill pending in the Legislative Assembly of [the Union territory] shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Assembly.
(2) A Bill which is pending in the Legislative Assembly of [the Union territory] shall lapse on a dissolution of the Assembly.
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