Thursday, December 5, 2013

Telangana

The Cabinet has approved a bill for the creation of a Telangana state with 10 districts.The bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh to give birth to the country’s 29th state is set into motion. The bill will now go to the  President , who will make a reference to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly for its views.
The highlights of the bill are:-
1. Telangana will have 10 districts and the rest of Andhra Pradesh will have 13 districts.
2.  Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation area will remain the common capital for both states for a period not exceeding 10 years.
3. An expert committee will identify the alternative capital for the residuary state of Andhra Pradesh within 45 days of the gazette notification.
4. A joint public service commission will be in place for the two states.
5. Both states will have special status under Article 371-D of the Constitution for equitable opportunities.

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