Section 5 — Formation of Kerala State

(1) As from the appointed day, there shall be formed a new *** 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.