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Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (Act No. 6 of 2014).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the reorganisation of the existing State of Andhra Pradesh and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Water, General
Keyword
Governance Institution Basin/catchment/watershed Hydropower generation Irrigation Monitoring River basin institution Sub-national agreement Freshwater resources management Water supply Waterworks Inland waters
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for creation of a new state of Telangana out of erstwhile territories of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It provides for representation of Telangana in the Council of States and House of People of the Parliament of India and reduces the representation of Andhra Pradesh accordingly. It also contains provisions for the Legislative Assemblies and Councils in both states. The Act provides for establishment of the High Court for the state of Andhra Pradesh. It also provides for distribution of revenue, apportionment of assets and liabilities of the two states and related administrative matters.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in