Section 11
Formation of a new Punjab State.
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956
About this Act
An Act to provide for the reorganisation of the States of India and for matters connected therewith.
As from the appointed day, there shall be formed a new
1*** State to be known as the State of Punjab comprising the following territories, namely:―
(a) the territories of the existing State of Punjab; and
(b) the territories of the existing State of Patiala and East Punjab States Union; and thereupon the said territories shall cease to form part of the said existing States of Punjab and Patiala and East Punjab States Union, respectively.
(a) the territories of the existing State of Punjab; and
(b) the territories of the existing State of Patiala and East Punjab States Union; and thereupon the said territories shall cease to form part of the said existing States of Punjab and Patiala and East Punjab States Union, respectively.
Notes
1. The word and letter "Part A" omitted by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 1) Order, 1956.