In force · As amended up to 2026-08
8. Formation of a new Bombay State .―(1) As from the appointed day, there shall be formed a new 1* State to be known as the State of Bombay comprising the following territories, namely:―
(a) the territories of the existing State of Bombay, excluding—
(i) Bijapur, Dharwar and Kanara districts and Belgaum district except Chandgad taluka, and
(ii) Abu Road taluka of Banaskantha district;
(b) Aurangabad, Parbhani, Bhir and Osmanabad districts, Ahmadpur, Nilanga and Udgir taluks of Bidar district, Nanded district (except Bichkonda and Jukkal circles of Deglur taluk and Mudhol,
Source: India Code