The new Gazette notification has been issued by the Central Government. The Central Government has declared Amaravati to be the official capital of Andhra Pradesh. The declaration establishes Amaravati as the state capital through legally binding authority.
The Union Ministry of Law and Justice issued a Gazette notification after receiving approval from President Droupadi Murmu. The notification states that Amaravati is recognized as the capital with effect from June 2, 2024.
The amendment establishes official state capital through its formal declaration of Amaravati.
Parliamentary Approval Process
The Bill experienced discussion across both Houses of Parliament during the first two days of the month. The debate involved 35 members who spoke for approximately 260 minutes.
The proposal received support from 33 members while 2 YSRCP members opposed it.
The Bill received approval through a voice vote.
The decision reached finality when the President approved it.
The Bill moved to the President after Parliament approved it. President Droupadi Murmu granted her approval under Article 111 of the Constitution.
The government recognized Amaravati as the official capital of Andhra Pradesh through this decision.
