Section 13 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956
Saving powers of State Governments.
Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Part shall be deemed to affect the power of a State Government to alter after the appointed day the name, extent and boundaries of any district or division in the State.
Summary
- This section protects the existing powers of State Governments regarding internal divisions.
- Reorganisation does not stop a state from changing the name of its own districts.
- State Governments can still alter the size or boundaries of any division after the appointed day.
- It ensures that administrative flexibility remains at the local level.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a state change its district boundaries under Section 13 of the 1956 Act?
Yes, Section 13 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 confirms that State Governments retain the power to alter district boundaries after the reorganization.
2. Does Section 13 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 allow for renaming a division?
Yes, Section 13 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 explicitly states that the power to alter the name of any division is not affected.
3. Does the reorganisation of states take away the power of local governments over districts?
No, Section 13 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 states that nothing in the Act shall be deemed to affect the power of a State Government to alter its districts.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 13 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, which authority has the power to alter district boundaries?
2.Under Section 13 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, when can a State Government begin altering district boundaries?
3.Does Section 13 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 allow for the alteration of the extent of a division?
4.Under Section 13 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, which of these cannot be altered by a State Government alone?
5.Does Section 13 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 apply to changes made before the appointed day?