The Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs / Department of States
Act details
| Short title | The Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Long title | An Act to provide for the alteration of boundaries of the States of Andhra Pradesh and Madras and for matters connected therewith. |
| Act number | 56 of 1959 |
| Act year | 1959 |
| Enactment date | 24 Dec 1959 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs / Department of States |
| Department | Department of States |
| Jurisdiction | Central (Parliament of India) |
| Sections | 54 |
| Schedules | 6 |
| Status | Not repealed |
| Last checked on India Code | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Source | India Code, Government of India |
Summary
Summary of the Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959
Key Territorial Adjustments
• Andhra Pradesh:
• Gained territories specified in the First Schedule from Madras, integrated into Chittoor district.
• Formed Sathyavedu taluk and adjusted Puttur taluk.
• Madras (Tamil Nadu):
• Received territories from Andhra Pradesh as per the Second Schedule.
• Formed Tiruttani taluk in Chingleput district with specified territories.
Constitutional & Electoral Changes
• Constitutional Amendment: First Schedule to the Constitution amended to reflect new state boundaries.
• Legislative Assembly Adjustments:
• Andhra Pradesh: Reduced from 301 to 300 seats.
• Madras: Increased from 205 to 206 seats.
• Delimitation Modifications: Changes to the Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 1956, and Delimitation Commission's Final Order No. 19, with specific modifications outlined in the Fifth and Sixth Schedules.
Provisions for Sitting Members
• Andhra Pradesh:
• Members of Vadamalpet, Vepanjeri, Chittoor, Kuppam, and Tiruttani (transferred to Sathyavedu) constituencies deemed elected in altered constituencies.
• Madras:
• Members of Gummidipundi, Tiruvallur, Arkonam, Sholinghur, Ranipet, Gudiyattam, Vaniyambadi, Uddanapalli, and Ramakrishnarajupet (transferred to Tiruttani) constituencies adjusted accordingly.
Legislative history
Legislative History:
The Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959
Act Title: The Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959
Act Number / Year: 56 of 1959
Act ID (India Code): 195656
Presidential Assent Date: December 24, 1959
Enforcement Date:April 1, 1960
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Precedent & Historical Rationale
● Constitutional Adjustment under Article 3: Enacted pursuant to Article 3 of the Constitution to adjust and settle the inter-state boundary between the State of Andhra Pradesh and the State of Madras (now Tamil Nadu).
● Rationalization of Linguistic and Administrative Borders: Formulated on the basis of Pataskar’s Award to exchange contiguous village territories between the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh and the Chengalpattu/North Arcot districts of Madras, streamlining local revenue, irrigation, and administrative jurisdiction along linguistic lines.
Parliamentary Trajectory & Enactment
● Formulation: Introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs to give statutory effect to mutually agreed territorial exchanges following administrative boundary commissions.
● Parliamentary Passage: Debated and passed by both Houses of Parliament (Second Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) in December 1959.
● Presidential Assent: Received Presidential Assent on December 24, 1959.
● Enforcement: Enforced on April 1, 1960.
Source: Official Record of Parliament, India Code, and Ministry of Home Affairs.