Section 11: Formation of a new Punjab State.

As from the appointed day, there shall be formed a new [Omitted] 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.