This document is the full text of the Acquired Territories (Merger) Act, 1960. It outlines the legal framework for merging specific territories, acquired through agreements with Pakistan, into the Indian states of Assam, Punjab, and West Bengal. The Act defines key terms, specifies the process for merger, and addresses consequential matters such as property, laws, and representation. It's essential reading for legal professionals, historians, and anyone interested in India's post-independence territorial adjustments.