Section 3(2)(a) in Telangana Districts (Formation) Act, 1974
(a)form a new district, revenue division, [or mandal] [Substituted by Act No.14 of 1985.] by separation of area from any district, revenue division, [or mandal] [Substituted by Act No.14 of 1985.] or by uniting two or more districts, revenue divisions, [or mandals] [Substituted by Act No.14 of 1985.] or parts thereof or by uniting any area to a district, revenue division, [or mandal] [Substituted by Act No.14 of 1985.] or part thereof;