{
  "id": 10461124,
  "title": "APGEA seeks immediate suspension of Presidential Order-2025 on zonal system",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/apgea-seeks-immediate-suspension-of-presidential-order-2025-on-zonal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T14:12:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/apgea-seeks-immediate-suspension-of-presidential-order-2025-on-zonal-system/article71520101.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 28, 2026, the Andhra Pradesh Government Employees’ Association (APGEA) called for an immediate halt to the implementation of Presidential Order-2025 on the zonal system, warning that it could jeopardize job prospects for serving employees and job seekers. APGEA's general secretary, M. Ramesh Kumar, and president, Kashibhattla Ramasuryanarayana, announced plans for an awareness campaign, \"Jago Andhra,\" starting with meetings in North Andhra districts from October 12 to 15.\n\nThe zonal system was initially introduced in Andhra Pradesh following regional movements that led to the inclusion of Article 371-D in the Constitution. However, since the state's bifurcation, the association questioned the necessity of maintaining the system in its current form and requested a thorough review of the constitutional and legal standing of the 2025 order. APGEA expressed concern over the transformation of state-level cadre positions into multi-zone posts, which they believed would adversely affect employment opportunities for meritorious unemployed individuals. They also raised questions about the inclusion of certain Group-I posts, previously recognized as state-level cadres, in the multi-zone cadre.\n\nThe association raised concerns over reserving jobs in Amaravati and Visakhapatnam for local residents, arguing that this practice could limit opportunities for candidates from other regions. They sought clarification on the 2025 order's applicability to employees appointed under the 1975 Presidential Order, particularly regarding seniority, promotions, and accrued service rights. APGEA leaders questioned the constitutional justification for introducing new district, zone, and multi-zone cadres and inquired about the application of local preferences and geographical restrictions under Article 371-D. They also requested an assessment of the new system's alignment with Articles 14, 15, 16, and 19 of the Constitution.\n\nThe leaders had already lodged a representation with the Chief Secretary and, after discussions with legal experts, opted to pursue legal action in higher courts. They urged the government to conduct an expert-level review before enforcing the order and to provide clear guidelines to safeguard employees' rights.",
  "summary": "Andhra Pradesh Government Employees’ Association claims that the order can affect the employment prospects of serving employees and unemployed youth; it will to launch awareness campaign under the banner ‘Jago Andhra,’ beginning with meetings in the North Andhra districts from October 12 to 15;",
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}