Supreme Court Takes Key Decision on Village Mergers in Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court has taken up petitions challenging the merger of villages into municipalities in Andhra Pradesh and issued notices to the state government. The petitions question the decision to incorporate villages into municipal bodies, bringing the legality of the merger process under judicial scrutiny. Through the notices, the court has sought the state government's response to the objections raised by the petitioners.

The petitioners have argued that the mergers were carried out without obtaining the necessary village panchayat resolutions and approvals. They have also raised objections over alleged non-compliance with the prescribed legal procedures. The Supreme Court clarified that the merger of villages into municipalities would remain subject to its final judgment. The court's eventual decision is expected to have a bearing on the continuation of the merger process.