Ind. Code § 27-1-11-4
(b) The department is hereby authorized, in its discretion, to approve or disapprove the articles of reorganization, and if the department shall approve the articles of reorganization it shall endorse its approval thereon as required in IC 27-1-6-8 and present the same to the secretary of state for the state of Indiana for his approval.
Formerly: Acts 1935, c.162, s.142. As amended by P.L.252-1985, SEC.56.