Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 · Chapter VI: Apportionment of Assets and Liabilities
Section 53: Pensions
The liability of the existing State of Bihar in respect of pensions and other retirement benefits shall pass to, or be apportioned between, the successor States of Bihar and Jharkhand in accordance with the provisions contained in the Eighth Schedule to this Act.
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