KCR’s control over Hyd -Center seeks law advice

The controversial, Giving Powers to the Governor in the common capital is back again on the scene. Andhra Pradesh government has been pressing for this in its series of meetings with the Union Home Ministry officials and Telangana government has marked a strict protest against such move saying that it will amount to annexing the powers of the state.

The issue came up in the meeting of Union home secretary Anil Goswami with the Chief Secretaries of both the states on Friday. Amid both the contradicting views, The center is now contemplating to seek the advice of the law department. Anil Goswami has asked both the state governments to abide by the decision that would be taken by the Centre in consultation with the law ministry.

It may be reminded to our readers that Section 8 of the AP Reorganization Act gives special responsibility to the governor for the security of life, liberty and property of all those who reside in the common capital of Hyderabad. Raising the issue, Andhra Pradesh chief secretary.