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5A[(1)] Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3) of Section 1, [but subject to the provisions of sub-section (2)] [State Government] may, by notification in the [Kerala Government Gazette] and with effect from such date as may be specified therein, suspended the operation of the provisions of this Act [except Sections 1, 7 and 11] in all or any of the local areas, in which the said provisions are in force. [(2) A draft of any notification proposed to be issued under sub-section (1) of this section or under Section 4 or Section 6 shall be laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly and the notification shall not be issued unless the Assembly approves the draft either with or without modification or addition; and upon such approval being given the notification may be issued in the form in which it has been approved, and such notification shall be published in the Gazette, and shall thereupon have effect as from the date as is specified in the notification.] Existing Section 2 renumbered as sub-section (1) of that section by Act 25 of 1960. Added by Act 25/1960. Substituted by Act 17/1973 and again substituted by Act 4/1978. Added by Act 25 of 1960.