Gorkhaland Territorial Administration is an autonomous self-governing body to administer the region comprising Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong.
All employees including those of GTA and Government Aided Institutions who attended office during the entire period of bandh will get 15 days’ Special Casual Leave.
Govt has decided to grant exemption to the taxpayers of the hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts from payment of penalty, late fee and fine.
Gorkha Janamukti Morcha has called for bandh/strike in the areas under Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) on 28th September, 2016.
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.