The State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986 is an act of the Parliament of India that provided for the establishment of the State of Arunachal Pradesh.[1] It was enacted as Act No. 69 of 1986 and came into force on 20 February 1987.[1]
| State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986 | |
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| Parliament of India | |
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| Citation | Act No. 69 of 1986 |
| Enacted by | Parliament of India |
| Assented to by | President Zail Singh |
| Assented to | 24 December 1986 |
| Commenced | 20 February 1987 |
| Status: In force | |
Background
editPrior to the act, Arunachal Pradesh was a Union Territory. The act was passed to grant full statehood and to meet the political and administrative aspirations of the region.[2][3]
Provisions
editThe act provided for:
- Establishment of the State of Arunachal Pradesh from the existing Union Territory.[4]
- Representation in Parliament and creation of a Legisllative Assembly.[5]
- Provisions relating to governance, judiciary, and distribution of assets and liabilities.[4]
The act marked the transition of Arunachal Pradesh into a full fledged state of Indfia, strengthening federal governance and administrative development in the northeastern region.
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 "Arunachal gears up for 40th Statehood Day celebrations at Itanagar". India Today NE (in Hindi). 19 February 2026. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986 (Bare Act)". SooperKanoon.
- ↑ "Raj Bhavan Mizoram Hosts a Celebration of The Foundation Day of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh | Lok Bhavan Mizoram | India". Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- 1 2 "State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986". India Code.
- ↑ "State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986". LatestLaws.