Section 4B: Definition of the expressions 'State' and 'State of Karnataka' in certain enactments
The Karnataka General Clauses Act, 1899State Act of Karnataka · Act 3 of 1899
With effect from the first day of November 1973, in every enactment as defined in clause (12) of section 3, the expressions 'State' and 'State of Karnataka' where they refer to the territory or area, shall, unless the context otherwise requires, mean all the territories for the time being comprised in the State of Karnataka.]1
1. Adapted by the Karnataka Adaptations of Laws Order, 1973 w.e.f. 1.11.1973.
The Karnataka General Clauses Act, 1899 [1899: KAR. ACT 3 16 GENERAL RULES OF CONSTRUCTION