Law

Law Department is entrusted with the drafting, settlement and publication of Bills and Acts, and the settlement of statutory notifications, rules and by-laws of the various administrative Departments.

West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961

Official Language

An Act to provide for the adoption of the Bengali language as the language to be used for the official purposes of the State of West Bengal including purposes of legislation.

West Bengal Capital City (Change of Name) Act, 2001

Calcutta

An Act to alter the name of the Capital City of the State of West Bengal, Calcutta.

West Bengal Law Clerks Act, 1997

Law Clerk

An Act to provide for the regulation and control of the system of registration and licensing, and the regulation of the practice and training, of law clerks in West Bengal and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Public Interest Litigation Rules

Public Interest Litigation

Public Interest Litigation – Amendments of the Rules of the High Court at Calcutta relating to the application under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 & National Trust Act 1999

FAQ, PWD

Frequently Asked Questions on Persons with Disabilities (Equal opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 and Common Questions and Answers on the National Trust Act, 1999.

Gorkhaland Territorial Administration Act, 2011

GTA

An Act to provide for the establishment of a Gorkhaland Territorial Administration for the region comprising Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and some mouzas of Siliguri sub-division.

Ganges Printing Ink Factory Limited (Acquisition and Transfer of Assets) Act, 1993

Ink Factory

An Act to provide for the acquisition and transfer, in the public interest, of the assets of the Ganges Printing Ink Factory Limited, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.