(1) As from the appointed day, there shall be formed a new 1***
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.
(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.
1. The word and letter "Part A" omitted by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 1) Order, 1956.