5. Formation of Kerala State
(1)
As from the appointed day, there shall be formed a new *** State to be known as the State of Kerala comprising the following territories, namely:―
(a)
the territories of the existing State of Travancore Cochin, excluding the territories transferred to the State of Madras by section 4; and
(b)
the territories comprised in―
(i)
Malabar district, excluding the islands of Laccadive and Minicoy, and
(ii)
Kasaragod taluk of South Kanara district;
and thereupon the said territories shall cease to form part of the States of Travancore-Cochin and Madras, respectively.
(2)
The territories specified in clause (b) of sub-section (1) shall form a separate district to be known as Malabar district in the State of Kerala.
Amendment notes (1)
- omitted . The word and letter "Part A" omitted by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 1) Order, 1956.