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Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States

Parliament may by law:

i. Form a new State by separation of territory from any State or by uniting two or more States or parts of States or by uniting any territory to a part of any State;

ii. Increase the area of any State

iii. Diminish the area of any State

iv. Alter the boundaries of any State

v. Alter the name of any State