Section 11A(1) in The Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions And Allowances Act, 1956
(1)a person who prior to the 1st day of November 1956 represented any of the areas which with effect on and from the said date have become part of the new State of Karnataka, as a member of the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of the State of which the said areas were part:Provided that in the case of a nominated member of the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council he shall be eligible for the pension if during his membership of the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council, he permanently resided in any area which forms part of the State of Karnataka.