Section 11: Formation of a new Punjab State.

The States Reorganisation Act, 1956Central Act · Act 37 of 1956

As from the appointed day, there shall be formed a new *** 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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Act	The States Reorganisation Act, 1956
Section	11
Marginal note	Formation of a new Punjab State.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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omitted. . The word and letter "Part A" omitted by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 1) Order, 1956.

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