A team of the Andhra Pradesh Government engaged in necessary administrative preparations for the formation of the new State of Telangana called on Chief Secretary Antony de Sa at Mantralaya here on Tuesday.
The Andhra Pradesh Government team sought detailed information about necessary legal aspects pertaining to formation of a new state and procedure undertaken by Madhya Pradesh Government at the time of formation of Chhattisgarh. Retired IAS officer and the then Chairman of the State Advisory Committee NB lohani was also present on the occasion.
The Andhra Pradesh team was led by CR Kamalnathan, Chairman of the State Employees Allotment and Guideline Committee and Chairman of State Bifurcation Committee. Senior officers of the Madhya Pradesh government gave important guidance to Andhra Pradesh’s team on the issue. Principal Secretary, General Administration, K Suresh, gave detailed information about various aspects. Advisor to the State Planning Commission MK Tyagi and Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of various departments were also present on the occasion.
The Andhra Pradesh team sought information about the bifurcation of Madhya Pradesh in year 2000, formation of Chhattisgarh State and constitution of committees for final allotment of officers and employees in the new State.
The meeting was informed that in respect of courts, judges and judicial staff for the new state, necessary action will be taken through High Court of the undivided state.
The Andhra Pradesh team also sought information about action taken by the Madhya Pradesh government's Finance, Industries, School Education, Energy, Home, General Administration and Water Resources departments, Electricity Board and other corporations and boards.