Section 3 of The Andhra State Act, 1953 in hindi
Formation of Andhra State.
- (1)As from the appointed day, there shall be formed a Part A State to be known as the State of Andhra comprising the territories which immediately before that day were comprised in Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Nellore, Kurnool, Anantapur, Cuddapah and Chittoor districts and Alur, Adoni and Rayadrugtaluks of Bellary district in the State of Madras and the said territories shall thereupon cease to form part of the State of Madras.
- (2)Without prejudice to the power of the State Government to alter hereafter the extent, boundaries and names of districts, the said taluks of Alur and Adoni shall be included in, and become part of, Kurnool district, and the said taluk of Rayadrug shall be included in, and become part of, Anantapur district.
Summary
- On the appointed day, a new Part A State called the State of Andhra is formed.
- The territories forming Andhra are carved out of the State of Madras.
- These territories include Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Nellore, Kurnool, Anantapur, Cuddapah, and Chittoor districts.
- It also includes the Alur, Adoni, and Rayadrug taluks of Bellary district.
- These specified areas completely cease to be a part of the State of Madras.
- Upon formation, the Alur and Adoni taluks are integrated into Kurnool district, and Rayadrug taluk is integrated into Anantapur district.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. On what day was the State of Andhra officially formed?
It was formed on the appointed day.
2. Which districts of Madras were completely transferred to the new State of Andhra?
The districts transferred are Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Nellore, Kurnool, Anantapur, Cuddapah, and Chittoor.
3. Were any parts of Bellary district transferred to the State of Andhra?
Yes, three specific taluks of Bellary district, which are Alur, Adoni, and Rayadrug, were transferred to the State of Andhra.
4. What happens to Alur, Adoni, and Rayadrug taluks after they are transferred to Andhra?
Alur and Adoni taluks are integrated into Kurnool district, while Rayadrug taluk is integrated into Anantapur district.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 3 of The Andhra State Act, 1953, which of the following lists of districts is entirely included in the newly formed State of Andhra?
2.Under Section 3 of The Andhra State Act, 1953, how are the transferred taluks of Alur, Adoni, and Rayadrug reorganized immediately upon the formation of Andhra State?
3.Under Section 3 of The Andhra State Act, 1953, does the initial placement of Alur, Adoni, and Rayadrug taluks prevent the Andhra State Government from modifying district lines later?
4.Under Section 3 of The Andhra State Act, 1953, what was the status of the territory of the newly formed Andhra State immediately prior to the appointed day?