T-Committee: Terms Of Reference

The Union Government today announced the terms of reference for the Justice Sri Krishna Committee created to examine the demand for Telangana.

The following are the terms of reference of the committee:

1. Examine the demands of a separate state of Telangana as well as the demands for maintaining the present status of a united Andhra Pradesh.

2. Review developments in the state since its formation and their impact on the progress and development of the different regions.

3. Examine the impact of recent developments in the state on different sections of people such as women, children, students, minorities, backward classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

4. Consult all sections of people especially political parties and other organisations to seek their views on a range of solutions that will dissolve the present difficult situation.

5. Identify the key issues that must be addressed while considering the matter.

6. Identify optimal solutions and recommend a plan of action and a roadmap.

7. Also consult civil society, industry, trade unions, commerce organisations, farmers, women's and students organisations to elicit their views.

The Committee has been given until December 31 to submit its report.