**Executive Summary**
This report, prepared by the Ministry of Law and Justice, addresses Unstarred Question No. 2297 regarding the establishment of District Sessions Courts in newly formed districts of Andhra Pradesh. The response, dated December 12th, 2025, details the central government's role in assisting the state with infrastructure development for the judiciary and clarifies that the decision regarding the establishment of courts lies with the High Court of Andhra Pradesh in consultation with the State Government.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Constitutional Authority:**
* Control over district courts, including posting and promotion of judicial service members, rests with the High Court, as per Article 235 of the Constitution.
* **Newly Formed Districts:**
* There are thirteen (13) newly formed districts in Andhra Pradesh: Sri Satya Sai, Annamaya, Tirupathi, Kakinada, Konaseema, Alluri Sita Rama Raju, Palnadu, Bapatla, NTR, Nandyal, Parvathipuram Manyam, West Godavari, and Anakapalli.
* The headquarters for each of the thirteen districts are listed.
* **Establishment of Courts:**
* The decision on bifurcating judicial districts and establishing courts, including Session Courts, is to be decided by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh in consultation with the State Government.
* **Central Government Assistance:**
* The Central Government implements a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) to augment state resources for infrastructure development of the judiciary in district and subordinate courts since 1993-94.
* The fund sharing pattern for Andhra Pradesh is 60:40 between the Centre and the State.
* Total Central assistance of Rs. 286.37 crore (as on 31.10.2025) has been provided to Andhra Pradesh since the inception of the scheme.
* Rs. 126.73 crore has been provided since FY 2014-15 under the CSS for the development of infrastructure facilities for the judiciary in district and subordinate courts.
**Impact Analysis**
**High Court of Andhra Pradesh**
* **Impact:** The High Court holds the authority to make decisions on establishing Session Courts in the thirteen newly formed districts and bifurcating judicial districts.
* **Action Required:** Consult with the State Government to decide on the establishment of courts in the newly formed districts.
**State Government of Andhra Pradesh**
* **Impact:** The State Government needs to consult with the High Court to decide on the establishment of courts in the newly formed districts.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with the High Court of Andhra Pradesh on decisions regarding the establishment of Session Courts.
**Judiciary in Andhra Pradesh**
* **Impact:** The implementation of the Central Government's Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) may lead to improved infrastructure facilities for the judiciary in district and subordinate courts.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the funds provided under the CSS to enhance infrastructure facilities.
Key Entities Referenced
Article 235 of the Constitution: Grants control over district courts and subordinate courts to the High Court.
High Court of Andhra Pradesh: Responsible for decisions regarding the bifurcation of judicial districts and establishment of courts, including Sessions Courts in the newly constituted revenue districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh: The state in which the establishment of District Sessions Courts is being discussed.
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for the Judiciary in District and Subordinate Courts: A scheme implemented by the Central Government to augment resources of the State for infrastructure development for the judiciary.
Ministry of Law and Justice: The ministry responsible for answering questions regarding the establishment of District Sessions Courts.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2297
TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 12TH DECEMBER, 2025
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT SESSIONS COURTS
2297. Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao:
Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:
(a) the details regarding the number of newly formed districts in Andhra Pradesh where
Sessions Courts have not yet been established;
(b) the details regarding proposals received from the State Government for setting up Sessions
Courts in these new districts, along with the status of approval and timelines for establishment;
(c) the details regarding the funds sanctioned, released and utilised for the establishment of
Sessions Courts in Andhra Pradesh during the last five years, district-wise; and
(d) whether the Government has identified any infrastructural, administrative or judicial
constraints delaying the operationalisation of Sessions Courts in the newly formed districts, if
so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW
AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)
(a) to (d): In terms of Article 235 of the Constitution, the control over district courts and courts
subordinate thereto including the posting and promotion of, and the grant of leave to, persons
belonging to the judicial service of a State and holding any post inferior to the post of district
judge shall be vested in the High Court. As per information provided by the High Court of
Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, there are Thirteen (13) newly formed Districts in the State of
Andhra Pradesh, which are as under:-
1S.No Name of the District Headquarters
1. Sri Satya Sai Puttaparthi
2. Annamaya Rayachoti
3. Tirupathi Tirupathi
4. Kakinada Kakinada
5. Konaseema Amalapuram
6. Alluri Sita Rama Raju Paderu
7. Palnadu Narasaraopet
8. Bapatla Bapatla
9. NTR Vijaywada
10. Nandyal Nandyal
11. Parvathipuram Manyam Parvathipuram
12. West Godavari Bhimavaram
13. Anakapalli Anakapalli
The matter relating to bifurcation of Judicial Districts co-terminus with the newly
constituted Revenue Districts and the establishment of Courts, including Session Courts in
these districts is to be decided by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh in consultation with the
State Government.
The Central Government however, has been implementing Centrally Sponsored
Scheme (CSS) to augment the resources of the State for Development of Infrastructure
Facilities for Judiciary in the District and Subordinate Courts since 1993-94 in the prescribed
fund sharing pattern between the Centre and States/UTs. For Andhra Pradesh, fund sharing
pattern is 60:40 between Centre and State. Total Central assistance of an amount of Rs.286.37
crore (as on 31.10.2025) has been provided to the State of Andhra Pradesh since inception of
the Scheme, out of which Rs.126.73 crore has been provided since FY 2014-15 under the
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for the
Judiciary in District and Subordinate Courts.
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