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Section 5 of The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014

(1)On and from the appointed day, Hyderabad in the existing State of Andhra Pradesh, shall be the common capital of the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh for such period not exceeding ten years.
(2)After expiry of the period referred to in sub-section (1), Hyderabad shall be the capital of the State of Telangana and there shall be a new capital for the State of Andhra Pradesh. Explanation.—In this Part, the common capital includes the existing area notified as the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation under the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955 (Hyderabad Act No. 2 of 1956).

Summary

It designates Hyderabad as the common capital for both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a maximum period of ten years.
It specifies that after this ten-year period expires, Hyderabad will become the sole capital of Telangana.
It states that Amaravati will become the new capital of Andhra Pradesh after the ten-year period.
It clarifies that the common capital area includes the entire region notified as the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
It defines the term Amaravati to include the capital city areas notified under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014.

Practical examples

1In the year 2018, four years after the split, Ravi needs to visit the state headquarters for a government permit. Since the ten-year limit has not expired, both the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments are operating out of Hyderabad, which serves as their common capital under Section 5.

2In the year 2025, more than ten years have passed since the appointed day. Under Section 5, Hyderabad has officially become the capital of Telangana alone, and Andhra Pradesh now uses Amaravati as its capital.

FAQ

1. For how long can Hyderabad remain the common capital under Section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014?

Under Section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, Hyderabad can serve as the common capital for both states for a period not exceeding ten years from the appointed day.

2. What will be the capital of Andhra Pradesh after the transition period expires under Section 5 of the 2014 Act?

Under Section 5 of the 2014 Act, after the ten-year period expires, Amaravati shall be the new capital for the State of Andhra Pradesh.

3. Does the common capital of Hyderabad include the entire municipal area under Section 5 of the state split law?

Under Section 5 of the state split law, the common capital is clarified to include the existing area notified as the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation under the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955.

4. How is the area of Amaravati defined in Section 5 of the reorganization law?

Under Section 5 of the reorganization law, the expression Amaravati includes the capital city areas notified under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, what is the maximum duration for which Hyderabad can be the common capital of both states?

Q2.Under Section 5 of the 2014 Act, what is the official capital of Andhra Pradesh after the expiry of the common capital period?

Q3.Under Section 5 of the state split law, the common capital of Hyderabad is defined to include which of the following areas?

Q4.Under Section 5 of the reorganization law, which state law is referenced to define the capital city areas of Amaravati?

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