The States Reorganisation Act, 1956
Section 11. Formation of a new Punjab State.
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.
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