The NORTH-EASTERN AREAS (REORGANISATION) ACT, 1971

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATES OF MANIPUR AND TRIPURA AND FORMATION OF THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND OF THE UNION TERRITORIES OF MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Section 8: Territories of the State of the Assam.

On and from the appointed day the State of Assam shall comprise the territories of the existing State of Assam other than those specified in sections 5, 6 and 7.