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The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing to introduce a Bill in the ongoing Parliament budget session to grant legal status to Amaravati as the statutory capital of the state. The proposal, advocated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, aims to provide legislative certainty to Amaravati's position as the sole capital city, strengthening its authority and investor confidence in long-term infrastructure development. The Bill is expected to be tabled early in the session, with efforts underway to secure central support and funding for associated projects. Officials have circulated draft Cabinet notes to key ministries for inter-ministerial clearance. A legal declaration through Parliament is seen as a strategic move to accelerate construction, streamline governance and resolve ambiguities following earlier policy shifts and court rulings affecting the capital's status and development trajectory.
The Andhra Pradesh government plans to introduce legislation in Parliament during the current budget session to confer statutory recognition on Amaravati as the state's official capital. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged Members of Parliament to support the move, emphasising that legal certainty will strengthen Amaravati's development and unlock greater central funding for associated infrastructure initiatives. Advertisement
The proposed Amaravati Capital Bill is expected to be presented in the budget session, which runs from late January through early April. The Centre's Union Ministry of Home Affairs has circulated a draft Cabinet note to key ministries including Housing and Urban Affairs, Law, Expenditure and NITI Aayog inviting comments ahead of formal introduction. Government sources indicate that these inter-ministerial consultations are part of preparatory work for the Bill's tabling.
Mr Naidu has called on party MPs to advocate strongly for the Bill and to secure central allocations for major development projects in Andhra Pradesh, including Polavaram irrigation works and regional connectivity initiatives. He has stressed the importance of formal legislative recognition for Amaravati to enhance investor confidence and expedite planned growth.
The move comes after previous attempts to formalise Amaravati's capital status encountered delays and technical issues. Reports last year suggested that a draft capital bill was returned to the state government due to procedural concerns, prompting further consultations with central authorities before re-introduction. The current push seeks to address such hurdles by enshrining Amaravati's status in law, potentially through amendments to existing central statutes governing state capitals.
Granting statutory status would set a clear legal foundation for ongoing and future infrastructure development, including government complexes, judicial buildings and civic amenities. It may also help reduce uncertainty stemming from earlier policy shifts and disputes over capital designation that have affected planning and investment. The Andhra Pradesh government has indicated that, once tabled, the Bill will be pursued with cross-party engagement to ensure passage and long-term certainty for Amaravati's position as the state's administrative and legislative hub.
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