The 1[State] Government may, after such inquiry as it deems fit, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify a village, mahal or taluka 2[or tahsil] or any part thereof as a local area for the purpose of this Act.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>The <sup>1</sup>[State] Government may, after such inquiry as it deems fit, by notification in the <i>Official Gazette</i>, specify a village, mahal or taluka <sup>2</sup>[or tahsil] or any part thereof as a local area for the purpose of this Act. <br>