The Andhra Pradesh and Mysore (Transfer of Territory) Act, 1968
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs / Department of States
Act details
| Short title | The Andhra Pradesh and Mysore (Transfer of Territory) Act, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Long title | An Act to provide for the transfer of certain territory from the State of Mysore to the State of Andhra Pradesh and for matters connected therewith. |
| Act number | 36 of 1968 |
| Act year | 1968 |
| Enactment date | 22 Aug 1968 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs / Department of States |
| Department | Department of States |
| Jurisdiction | Central (Parliament of India) |
| Sections | 19 |
| Schedules | 1 |
| Status | Not repealed |
| Last checked on India Code | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Source | India Code, Government of India |
Summary
Summary of The Andhra Pradesh and Mysore (Transfer of Territory) Act, 1968
Purpose
• To facilitate the transfer of a specified territory from Mysore to Andhra Pradesh, ensuring a seamless jurisdictional shift.
Key Provisions
1. Territory Transfer
• Area Transferred: A defined area in "Abakavaripalli" village, Kolar district, Mysore.
• Effective Date: 1st October 1968.
• New Jurisdiction: Incorporated into Hindupur taluk, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh.
2. Constitutional Adjustments
• Update to the First Schedule of the Constitution reflecting the altered boundaries of both states.
3. Electoral and Judicial Implications
• Constituency Adjustments: Transfer of electoral constituencies.
• Judicial Jurisdiction: Shift from Mysore High Court to Andhra Pradesh High Court.
4. Assets, Liabilities, and Legal Framework
• Transfer of Assets/Liabilities: From Mysore to Andhra Pradesh.
• Extension of Applicable Laws: To the transferred territory with provisions for pending legal matters.
5. Miscellaneous Provisions
• Adjustments for financial and electricity boards.
• Empowerment to address difficulties and formulate rules.
Legislative history
Legislative History:
The Andhra Pradesh and Mysore (Transfer of Territory) Act, 1968
● Act Title - The Andhra Pradesh and Mysore (Transfer of Territory) Act, 1968
● Act Number / Year - 36 of 1968
● Act ID (India Code) - 196836
● Presidential Assent Date - August 22, 1968
● Enforcement Date - August 22, 1968
● Nodal Ministry - Ministry of Home Affairs
Precedent & Historical Rationale
● Inter-State Boundary Rationalization - Enacted under Article 3 of the Constitution to alter the boundaries between the State of Andhra Pradesh and the State of Mysore (later renamed Karnataka) for administrative convenience and territorial rationalization.
● Minor Territorial Adjustments - Formulated to transfer specific enclave villages and areas (such as certain villages in the Gulbarga district to Andhra Pradesh and corresponding transfers in the Anantapur district) to align local administrative boundaries with geography and local populations.
Parliamentary Trajectory & Enactment
● Formulation - Introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs following mutual agreement and concurrence between the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Mysore.
● Parliamentary Passage - Debated and passed by both Houses of Parliament (Fourth Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) during August 1968 after consulting the legislatures of both affected States.
● Presidential Assent - Received Presidential Assent on August 22, 1968.
● Enforcement - Enforced on August 22, 1968.
Source - Official Record of Parliament, India Code, and Ministry of Home Affairs.