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Andhra Pradesh Bill names Amaravati as new capital
This Bill amends the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, to explicitly name Amaravati as the new capital of the State of Andhra Pradesh.
It provides statutory clarity regarding the capital city following the reorganisation of the state.
Who it concerns: The State of Andhra Pradesh, the Government of India, and the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh.
What the bill does
- Substitutes the phrase 'and there shall be a new capital' in Section 5(2) of the 2014 Act with 'and Amaravati shall be the new capital'.
- Inserts a new Explanation 2 defining 'Amaravati' to include capital city areas notified under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014.
- Deems the Act to have come into force on the 2nd day of June, 2024.
Also in the document
- The amendment is based on a Resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh on 28th March, 2026.
- The Bill is introduced by Shri Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation.
Where this bill is now: Became law (Act)
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Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha)
Bill / law · Ref. 105 · 1 Apr 2026
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