20-593: Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board ( APPCB ) is a statutory organisation of Government of Andhra Pradesh to implement Environment protective laws and rules. It was established on 24 January 1976 to control water pollution in Andhra Pradesh . The additional responsibility to control air pollution was given in 1981. This Andhra Pradesh related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Government of Andhra Pradesh The Government of Andhra Pradesh , abbreviated as GoAP ,
40-566: A circular abacus and the abacus is mounted on a lotus. The wheel of the law, Dharmachakra, is in the center of the abacus. The wheel has 24 spokes, which symbolize the progress and evolution of human civilization. The motto, Satyamēva Jayatē ( transl. Truth alone triumphs ) is inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari . The use of the emblem is governed by the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 and
60-605: A circular base. At the bottom is a horse and a bull, and at its centre is a Dharma chakra . The abacus is girded with a frieze of sculptures in high relief of The Lion of the North, The Horse of the West, The Bull of the South and The Elephant of the East, separated by intervening wheels, over a lotus in full bloom, exemplifying the fountainhead of life and creative inspiration. Carved from
80-461: A single block of sandstone, the polished capital is crowned by the Wheel of Dharma . In the emblem finally adopted, only three lions are visible, the fourth being hidden from view. The wheel appears in relief in the centre of the abacus, with a bull on the right and a galloping horse on the left, and outlines of Dharma Chakras on the extreme right and left. A horse and a bull are represented right below
100-575: Is at the top. It is flanked by the word "Andhra Pradesh" written in English and Devanagari lipi . The word 'Satyameva Jayathe' in Telugu scripts appears at the bottom. State Emblem of India The State Emblem of India is the national emblem of the Republic of India and is used by the union government , many state governments , and other government agencies. The emblem is an adaptation of
120-605: Is currently bicameral consisting of: [REDACTED] High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad was the highest court of appeal at the state level till 2019. After Andhra Pradesh High Court was inaugurated in Amaravati on 1 January 2019, it became the High Court for the State of Andhra Pradesh. It has subordinate Civil and Criminal Courts in every District. Decisions of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh can be appealed in
140-537: Is punishable under the law. Following the end of British rule on 15 August 1947, the newly independent Dominion of India adopted an official state emblem on 30 December 1947. The emblem consisted of a representation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath enclosed within a rectangular frame. The task of beautifying the original manuscript of the Constitution of India was given to Nandalal Bose (then
160-452: Is the state government and the administrative body responsible for the governance of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . Amaravati is the capital of the state and houses the state executive, legislature and head of judiciary. Under the Constitution of India , de jure executive authority lies with the governor , although this authority is exercised only by, or on the advice of,
180-497: The Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh for a five-year term. The Government of Andhra Pradesh is a democratically elected body that governs the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Government of Andhra Pradesh is a democratically elected body with the governor as the constitutional head. The governor who is appointed for a period of five years appoints the chief minister and his council of ministers. Even though
200-700: The Lion Capital of Ashoka , an ancient sculpture dating back to 280 BCE during the Maurya Empire . The statue is a three dimensional emblem showing four lions. It became the emblem of the Dominion of India in December 1947, and later the emblem of the Republic of India . The State Emblem of India is an official seal of the Government of India. It is used as the national emblem of India and appears on official documents, currency and passports. The emblem
220-503: The Supreme Court of India . [REDACTED] The emblem consists of “Dhamma Chakra" (Wheel of law), decorated with a string of triratnas alternating with pinnate leaves and precious stones. Three circles of decorative beads surround the wheel. “Purna Ghataka” (The vase of plenty) is at the hub of the wheel. The national emblem is at the bottom. The word ‘Andhra Pradesh Prabhutvam’ (Government of Andhra Pradesh) in Telugu script
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#1732791749759240-513: The chief minister , the de facto authority and the cabinet . Following elections to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly , the state's governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the government. The governor appoints the chief minister, whose council of ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly. It is an elected government with 175 MLAs elected to
260-606: The Principal of Shanti Niketan or Kala Bhavan Shanti Niketan) by the Indian National Congress. Bose set out to complete this task with the help of his students, one of whom was Dinanath Bhargava , then 21 years old. Bose was keen to include the Lion Capital of Ashoka into the opening pages of the constitution. Wanting the lions to be depicted realistically, he chose Bhargava who studied the behaviour of
280-562: The State Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2007. The State Emblem of India is used by the Government of India and its agencies, as well as by all state governments and union territory administrations in India. It is also used by private citizens in India on letterheads, business cards and other personal uses, but with certain restrictions. The emblem is protected under the Indian Emblem Act and its use without proper authority
300-477: The abacus. The bull represents hard work and steadfastness, while the horse represents loyalty, speed, and energy. The bell-shaped lotus beneath the abacus has been omitted. Forming an integral part of the emblem is the motto inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari script: Satyameva Jayate ( Sanskrit : सत्यमेव जयते ; lit. "Truth alone triumphs"). This is a quote from the Mundaka Upanishad ,
320-469: The concluding part of the sacred Hindu Vedas . Most of the states and union territories of India have adopted their own state emblem, seal or coat of arms which are used as an official governmental symbol, while six states and five union territories use the National Emblem of India with a text legend as their official governmental seal. Some of the autonomous district councils established by
340-529: The emblem is regulated and restricted under State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 , under which no individual or private organisation is permitted to use the emblem for official correspondence. The Ashoka Chakra (Ashoka wheel) on its base features in the centre of the National Flag of India . The actual Sarnath capital features four Asiatic lions standing back to back, symbolising power, courage, confidence and pride, mounted on
360-570: The governor remains the ceremonial head of the state, the day-to-day running of the government is taken care of by the chief minister and his council of ministers in whom a great deal of legislative powers is vested. The state has about 8 lakṣa employees. This comprises 5.6 lakṣa regular employees (1.3 lakṣa new employees at village and ward Secretariate) employees), 2 lakṣa contract and outsourcing employees, apart from more than 6 padi vēlu employees working in corporations and public sector undertakings. [REDACTED] The Andhra Pradesh Legislature
380-561: The lions at the Kolkata Zoo . On 26 January 1950, a representation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka placed above the motto, Satyameva Jayate , was adopted as the State Emblem of India. The emblem forms a part of the official letterhead of the Government of India and appears on all Indian currency as well. It also functions as the national emblem of India in many places and appears prominently on Indian passports . Usage of
400-593: Was adopted by the Government of India on 26 January 1950, the day that India became a republic. It is based on the Lion Capital of Ashoka, a sculpture that was originally erected at the Sarnath , a place where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma , now in Uttar Pradesh , India. The emblem features four Asiatic lions standing back to back, symbolizing power, courage, confidence and faith. The lions are mounted on
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