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  • Jul 12, 2024
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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

  • Parliament has the authority to form a new state by law.
  • Presidential Recommendation
  • A Bill to form a new state can only be introduced in Parliament on the President’s recommendation.

Consultation with State Legislatures

  • The President must refer the Bill to the affected state’s legislature for its views before recommending it.
  • The state legislature must express its views within a specified time.

Legislative Process

  • Parliament can create a new state through ordinary legislation, requiring only a simple majority

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/union-and-its-territory/