**Executive Summary**
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, aims to provide statutory clarity by formally designating "Amaravati" as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh. Introduced in the Lok Sabha on April 1, 2026, following a resolution by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, the Act is retroactively deemed to have come into force on June 2, 2024.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Amendments to Section 5**
* **Official Designation:** Section 5, sub-section (2) of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, is amended to substitute the phrase "and there shall be a new capital" with "and Amaravati shall be the new capital."
* **Definition of Amaravati:** A new "Explanation 2" is added to clarify that "Amaravati" includes all capital city areas notified under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014.
**Background and Objectives**
* **Resolution Fulfillment:** The amendment gives legal effect to a resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh on March 28, 2026.
* **Transition Completion:** The Act addresses the conclusion of the period where Hyderabad served as a common capital for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, establishing a permanent statutory seat for Andhra Pradesh.
* **Administrative Integration:** The Bill acknowledges the significant administrative, legislative, and infrastructural measures already undertaken by the State Government to establish Amaravati.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of Andhra Pradesh**
**Impact**
The state government receives formal legal recognition of Amaravati as its capital, ending the interim common capital arrangement and providing statutory clarity for its administrative seat.
**Action Required**
The government must continue its infrastructural and legislative developments within the notified capital city areas as defined under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014.
**Government of India / Parliament**
**Impact**
The central government fulfills its role in amending the original 2014 Reorganisation Act to reflect the state's chosen capital.
**Action Required**
Parliament must enact the Bill to formalize the amendment and ensure the changes are recorded in the Gazette of India.
**State of Telangana**
**Impact**
The amendment reinforces that Hyderabad remains the capital of the State of Telangana following the conclusion of the common capital period.
**Action Required**
No specific action is required other than acknowledging the formal separation of the capital city status as per the amended Act.
Key Entities Referenced
Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014: The principal legislation being amended to formally designate a specific city as the capital of the successor State of Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026: The specific legislative bill introduced to substitute generic references to a 'new capital' with 'Amaravati' in the principal act.
Amaravati: The location designated as the new capital city of Andhra Pradesh, including all areas notified under regional development authority provisions.
Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014: The referenced state law used to define the geographic and administrative scope of the capital city areas of Amaravati.
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The following Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 01st April, 2026:-
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BILL No. 104 OF 2026
The following Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 01st April, 2026:—
BILL No. 104 OF 2026
Bill No. 104 of 2026
A Bill furtherto amend the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
A Bill furtherto amend the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventy-seventh Year of the Republic of
India aBs E foitl leonwasc:t—ed by Parliament in the Seventy-seventh Year of the Republic of
India as follows:—
1. (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation
(Amen1d.m(e1n)t )TAhcits, 2A02c6t . may be called the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Short title and
(Amendment)Act, 2026. commencement.
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commencement.
5 (2)It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 2nd day of June, 2024.
5 (2)It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 2nd day of June, 2024.2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [Part II—
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Amendment of 2.In the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, in section 5,––
Act 6 of 2014.
(a)in sub-section (2), for the words “and there shall be a new capital”,
the words “and Amaravati shall be the new capital” shall be substituted;
(b)the Explanationshall be numbered as Explanation1 thereof and after
Explanation 1 as so numbered, the following Explanation shall be inserted, 5
namely:––
‘Explanation 2.––For the purposes of sub-section (2), the
expression “Amaravati” includes the capital city areas notified under the
provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development
Authority Act, 2014.’. 10 Andhra Pradesh
Act 11 of 2014.Sec. 2] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 3
STATEMENTOFOBJECTS AND REASONS
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (hereinafter referred to as the
said Act) was enacted to provide for the reorganisation of the erstwhile State of
Andhra Pradesh and for matters connected therewith. The provisions of section 5
of the said Act provide that on and from the appointed day, Hyderabad shall be the
common capital for the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for such period not
exceeding ten years, after which Hyderabad shall be the capital of the State of
Telangana and there shall be a new capital for the successor State of Andhra
Pradesh.
2. Subsequent to enactment of the said Act, the Government of Andhra
Pradesh, after due consideration, consultation, and planning, identified and notified
“Amaravati” as the new capital of that State. Significant administrative and
legislative measures have been undertaken, besides the infrastructural developments
in and around Amaravati, with the objective of establishing it as the capital of the
State of Andhra Pradesh.
3. The Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh passed a Resolution on the
28th March, 2026 requesting the Government of India for amending section 5 of the
said Act, so as to incorporate the name of “Amaravati” as the new capital of the
successor State of Andhra Pradesh.
4.Accordingly, in order to give effect to the said Resolution of the Legislative
Assembly of Andhra Pradesh and to provide statutory clarity regarding the capital
of the State of Andhra Pradesh, it is proposed to amend sub-section (2) of section 5
of the said Act to incorporate the name of “Amaravati” therein as the new capital of
the State of Andhra Pradesh with effect from the 2nd day of June, 2024.
5.The Bill seeks to achieve the above objectives.
NEWDELHI; AMIT SHAH.
The 30th March, 2026.
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UTPAL KUMAR SINGH
UTPALS KecUreMtaAryR-G SeInNeGraHl.
Secretary General
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