law: 5. Formation of Kerala State.-
  (1) As from the appointed day, there shall be formed a new 1*** 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.