The Boundary Commission has begun work in Calcutta. Memoranda dealing with the needs of both sides have been presented to the tribunal. Appeals to history are of little use since the adjustment of frontiers must follow a division of assets and liabilities. The departure of experienced officials admittedly creates difficulties for Bengal but it is hoped that West Bengal will get going before the Pujas. As in the Punjab, there is argument over the right to rivers and a real fear as to living space for Hindus on account of the decay of West Bengal over 70 years. The Sikhs are clearly distraught but the Panthic party is against stating its own claim for possession of all the holy places of the Sikh faith.