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Parliament has passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, formally recognising Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh and providing long-awaited legal clarity on the state's administrative centre. The legislation, approved by both Houses in the past week, overturns earlier proposals for a three-capital framework and establishes Amaravati as the permanent seat of governance. The decision follows years of policy uncertainty after the state's bifurcation and the expiry of Hyderabad's status as a joint capital. The move is expected to support ongoing infrastructure development, where projects worth tens of thousands of crores are underway, and reinforce investor confidence in the capital region.
Parliament has approved the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, formally recognising Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, bringing legislative closure to a prolonged policy debate over the state's administrative headquarters. The bill was passed in both Houses in the past week, providing statutory backing to Amaravati's status and replacing earlier proposals that had envisaged a decentralised three-capital model. Advertisement
The legislation amends provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, to designate Amaravati as the permanent capital, following the end of Hyderabad's role as a common capital after the bifurcation period concluded. The move establishes a clear administrative framework for the state, which had witnessed shifting policy positions over the past several years regarding the location of its capital functions.
The bill received broad support in Parliament and was passed by voice vote, although members of the opposition YSR Congress staged a walkout during the proceedings. Political representatives from the ruling alliance stated that the legislation reflects the collective position of the state and provides long-term certainty to governance structures.
State officials indicated that the decision also acknowledges the contributions of farmers who had pooled approximately 35,000 acres of land for the development of Amaravati following the state's bifurcation. The capital project, initiated earlier, had faced delays amid policy shifts and legal challenges, including proposals to distribute administrative functions across multiple cities.
With statutory recognition now in place, the focus is expected to return to infrastructure development within the capital region. Government representatives have stated that projects worth around INR 50,000 crore are currently under execution, with central assistance of approximately INR 18,000 crore already committed. Key components of the first phase include the construction of administrative complexes such as the Secretariat and High Court, with timelines indicating completion within the next two years.
Officials further conveyed that providing legal clarity to Amaravati's status is intended to address concerns among investors and stakeholders regarding policy continuity. The absence of a definitive capital framework had previously affected investment decisions and slowed project execution in the region. The legislative backing is expected to streamline planning and facilitate coordination between central and state agencies involved in capital development.
The passage of the bill marks a significant step in formalising Andhra Pradesh's administrative structure more than a decade after its reorganisation. By establishing Amaravati as the permanent capital through legislation, the Centre and the state government have created a defined basis for future urban development, infrastructure planning, and institutional expansion in the capital region.
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