Southern Zonal Council is a zonal council that comprises the states and union territories of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep are not members of any of the Zonal Councils.[1] However, they are presently special invitees to the Southern Zonal Council.[2]
The states of India have been grouped into six zones with an Advisory Council that aims to foster cooperation among these states. Five Zonal Councils were set up vide Part-III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.[3][4][1]
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edit- ^ a b "The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 (Act No.37 Of 1956)" (PDF). Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Present Composition of the Southern Zonal Council" (PDF). Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "NEC -- North Eastern Council". Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ "Genesis | ISCS".