The Andhra State Act, 1953
The Andhra State Act, 1953: A law that paved the way for the creation of Andhra Pradesh state in India
Summary
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.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Formation Of Andhra State | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Transfer Of Territory From Madras To Mysore | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Amendment Of The First Schedule To The Constitution | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Representation In The Council Of States | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Amendment Of The Fourth Schedule To The Constitution | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Allocation Of Sitting Members | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Bye-Election To Fill Vacancies | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Term Of Office | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Representation In The House Of The People | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Delimitation Of Constituencies | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Provision As To Sitting Members | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Electoral Rolls For Modified Parliamentary Constituencies | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Strength Of Legislative Assemblies | Open |