The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971

Section 6. Formation of the Union territory of Mizoram

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

6. Formation of the Union territory of Mizoram. On and from the appointed day there shall be formed a new Union territory, to be known as the Union territory of Mizoram, comprising the territories which immediately before that day were comprised in the Mizo District in the existing State of Assam and thereupon the said territories shall cease to form part of the existing State of Assam.

Source: India Code