NationalFriday, 2 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Supreme Court limits Andhra local body reservation to 50%; 34% BC quota order struck down
Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down two government orders and said total local body reservation cannot exceed 50%, while directing election steps within 6 weeks.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, the Andhra Pradesh High Court in Vijayawada ordered that total reservation in the State’s upcoming local body elections must not exceed 50%, and it struck down two government orders that had provided 34% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs).
Key specifics
- The court said the total quota in Andhra Pradesh local body polls cannot cross 50%.
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had announced 34% reservation for BCs.
- The State government issued 2 government orders after approval in the Cabinet, Assembly and Council.
- The High Court directed the State government and the Election Commission to announce election preparations within 6 weeks.
- The court dismissed petitions linked to SIR work, voter list finalisation and ward delimitation before elections.
Exam lens
Polity and local governance, reservation ceiling, Andhra Pradesh High Court, 50% cap, 34% BC quota, 6-week direction — TNPSC may ask the constitutional and election-related limit on local body reservation.