Report No. 249

54. Porahat Estate Act, Act 2 of 1893

Category: Land Laws

Recommendation: Repeal after consultation with relevant State(s)

The Act annexed the estate of Porahat to the Singhbhum district. This Act brought Porahat under the jurisdiction of the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal. Singhbhum is a district in the present-day State of Jharkhand and thus, subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the State Government. As its purpose has been fulfilled, the Act now needs to be repealed.