law: 11. Formation of a new Punjab State.-
  As from the appointed day, there shall be formed a new 1*** 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.