The Andhra State Act, 1953

The Andhra State Act, 1953 was enacted to provide for the formation of the state of Andhra Pradesh from the territories of the existing state of Madras. The Act came into force on October 1, 1953, and led to the formation of the first linguistic state in India. The Act defined the territories that would form the new state, including the districts of Andhra, Rayalaseema, and Hyderabad. It also provided for the transfer of the assets, liabilities, and personnel of the existing government of Madras to the new state of Andhra Pradesh. The Act was instrumental in fulfilling the demand for a separate Andhra state and paved the way for the reorganization of states in India on a linguistic basis.