Amaravati as the Only Capital of Andhra Pradesh

1. Key Event

“Amaravati has been declared as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh”.
Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed the bill.

2. Legal Basis

Based on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
By amending it, Amaravati was declared as the permanent capital.

3. State Action

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on March 28.
Recommendation: Amaravati to be the capital from June 2, 2024.

4. Political Situation

Most political parties supported the decision.
Only YSR Congress opposed it.
Telugu Desam Party welcomed it.

5. Significance (Exam Point)

The decision on the capital is a result of coordinated action between the State and the Centre.
Federalism in action: State resolution → Central approval.

Additional Bills

1. Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026

Objective: Ease of doing business.
Features:
Reduction of penalties for minor offences.
Details:
23 ministries, 79 laws, 784 rules amended.

2. Central Armed Police Forces Bill, 2026

Objective: Integrated administration of Central Armed Police Forces.
Features:
Appointment of IPS officers.
Post allocation:
50% – Director level
67% – Additional Director level

Summary (Key Points)

Amaravati is the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Amendment made to the 2014 Act.
State resolution with Central approval.
Jan Vishwas Bill focuses on business reforms.
CAPF Bill focuses on administrative integration.

Important for Exam

Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014
Amaravati Capital Issue
Ease of Doing Business Reforms
Structure of Central Armed Police Forces