EXPECT IMPLEMENTATION OF A.P. REORGANISATION ACT: CONGRESS
Why in the News?
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the BJP-led government for delaying the implementation of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act over the past 10 years.
Source: MoneyControl
About Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014
Formation of Telangana
- Created the new state of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh.
- Telangana officially came into existence on June 2, 2014.
Proposed Common Capital
- Hyderabad designated as the common capital for both states for ten years.
- During this period, Telangana required to establish a new capital city.( Established Capital : Amravati in 2024)
Special Provisions
- Allocated seats in educational institutions and government jobs for people from different regions.
- Outlined the division of assets, liabilities, and resources between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Included allocation of river waters and division of government employees.
- Required adjustments in state boundaries.
Formation of New States:
Article 3 of the Indian Constitution Power of Parliament
Consultation with State Legislatures
Legislative Process
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