law: 6. Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands.-
  As from the appointed day, there shall be formed a 2[Union territory] to be known as the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands comprising the Laccadive and Minicoy Islands in the Malabar district and the Amindivi Islands in the South Kanara district; and thereupon the said Islands shall cease to form part of the existing State of Madras.