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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves Draft of Amaravati Capital Resolution to Amend State Reorganisation Act

  • by- Grihik
  • Mar 27, 2026
The Andhra Pradesh cabinet has approved the draft resolution to be passed in a special assembly session on Saturday, seeking an amendment to the Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Act 2014 to legally establish Amaravati as the sole capital, preventing future regime changes from altering the capital.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves Draft of Amaravati Capital Resolution to Amend State Reorganisation Act

Vijayawada, March 27: In a significant move to permanently establish Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh, the state cabinet on Thursday approved the draft resolution to be passed in a special assembly session scheduled for Saturday. The resolution seeks to amend the Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Act (APSRA) 2014 to include Amaravati as the legally recognized capital.

The decision aims to prevent any future government from shifting the capital, addressing concerns that arose during the previous YSRCP regime when proposals for a three-capital model were introduced.

Key Provisions of the Resolution

The resolution requests the Union government to amend Section 5(2) of APSRA 2014 by replacing the existing text—"there shall be a new capital for the state of Andhra Pradesh"—with "there shall be a new capital for the state of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati."

Additionally, the amendment will include a definition of Amaravati in the explanation part, specifying it as the area notified under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Act (APCRDA) 2014. This legal definition would provide clarity and permanence to the capital boundaries.

Government's Rationale

Kolusu Parthasarathi, Minister for Information and Public Relations (I&PR), explained that the assembly resolution is being made to ensure that the capital is not changed with the change of regime.

The cabinet had already passed a resolution requesting the Union government for an amendment to APSRA in 2025. However, after obtaining opinions from legal experts and comments from the Union government, and to legally reinforce Amaravati as the only capital in view of past experiences during the YSRCP regime, an assembly resolution is now being passed.

The previous YSRCP government had proposed a three-capital model with Amaravati as the legislative capital, Visakhapatnam as the executive capital, and Kurnool as the judicial capital. This proposal was widely opposed and later reversed after the current government came to power.

 

Special Assembly Session

The resolution will be presented in a special assembly session on Saturday. Once passed, the state government will formally request the Union government to amend the State Reorganisation Act. Such an amendment would require parliamentary approval, but the assembly resolution demonstrates the state's unified position on the issue.

Other Cabinet Decisions

The cabinet also approved several other significant decisions across various departments:

Higher Education

  • SRM University granted permission to construct academic buildings up to a height of 60 metres, subject to compliance with fire and life safety norms under the AP Fire Services Act

Judiciary

  • Establishment of 96 courts with designated nomenclature

  • Creation of 1,730 posts across various judicial cadres

  • Inclusion of newly created judicial officer posts in the sanctioned cadre strength as proposed by the High Court

Industries and Commerce

  • Guidelines for preferential allotment of quarry leases to Vaddera societies

  • 50 per cent concession in premium and seigniorage fees for these allotments

  • This fulfills a promise made by Minister Nara Lokesh during his Yuvagalam Padayatra

Municipal Administration

  • Ratification of a government order providing a one-time waiver of interest on property tax arrears for 2025-26 in municipalities and municipal corporations

Water Resources

  • Administrative approvals and revised estimates for HNSS Phase-I and Phase-II works with ₹606 crore

  • Operation and maintenance of lift irrigation schemes in Kurnool district with ₹44 crore

  • Watch and ward arrangements along the Punganuru branch canal

  • Enhancement of floor prices for land acquisition in Polavaram project-affected mandals, entailing a financial requirement of ₹565.06 crore

  • Continuation of works on the Polavaram Lift Scheme

  • Ratification of appointments of advocates for interstate water dispute cases

Significance for Amaravati's Future

The resolution marks a crucial step in solidifying Amaravati's status as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. By seeking an amendment to the State Reorganisation Act, the government aims to place the capital beyond the reach of future political changes.

For farmers who gave their lands for the capital development and for investors who have committed to projects in the region, this move provides long-sought assurance and stability. The capital region, which saw stalled development during the previous administration, is now expected to witness renewed momentum.

Outlook

With the special assembly session scheduled for Saturday, all eyes are on the unanimous passage of the resolution. The government is expected to secure broad support from across party lines, given the widespread consensus on Amaravati as the sole capital.

Following the assembly's approval, the state government will formally approach the Union government to initiate the process of amending the State Reorganisation Act. While parliamentary approval will be required, the assembly resolution strengthens the state's case for recognizing Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's permanent capital.