Andhra Pradesh Cabinet resolves to seek statutory status for Amaravati as sole capital
On 26 March 2026 the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet chaired by CM N. Chandrababu Naidu passed a resolution asking the Centre to declare Amaravati the state's sole capital by amending Section 5 of the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014.
Summary
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on 26 March 2026 passed a resolution requesting the Union government to declare and notify Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh by amending Section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, in line with the AP High Court Full Bench order of 3 March 2022. The resolution was to be placed before the Legislative Assembly on 28 March and then sent to the Centre for Parliament's approval. The Cabinet also decided to withdraw its Special Leave Petitions in the Supreme Court against the High Court judgment.
Key facts
- Decision
- Resolution seeking declaration of Amaravati as sole capital of Andhra Pradesh
- Date
- 26 March 2026, AP Cabinet chaired by CM N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Law to be amended
- Section 5, Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (a Central Act)
- Basis
- AP High Court Full Bench order, 3 March 2022
- Next step
- Assembly resolution on 28 March, then Centre / Parliament
- Also
- SLPs in Supreme Court to be withdrawn
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In March 2026, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet sought statutory recognition of which city as the state's sole capital?
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Correct answer: A — Amaravati
The Cabinet resolved to request the Centre to declare and notify Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.
To recognise Amaravati as the capital, which section of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 is to be amended?
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Correct answer: B — Section 5
The resolution seeks amendment of Section 5 of the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, which deals with the capital.
Why does the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet's Amaravati resolution (March 2026) require action by the Union government and Parliament?
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Correct answer: D — The AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 is a Central Act, so only Parliament can amend it
The capital provision is in Section 5 of the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 – a Central Act – so the State can only request the Centre, and Parliament must amend it.