New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- The Supreme Court on Monday in its interim order stayed the time-bound directions passed by the Andhra Pradesh High Court to complete the construction work for the capital Amaravati, as the only Capital of the State.

It issued notice to the Centre and sought its reply on the state government's plea.

"We seek a response from the Central government, and other respondents on an appeal filed by the Andhra Pradesh government challenging a March 3, 2022, judgment of AP High Court declaring Amaravati as the only capital of the State," a two-judge bench of the Apex Court, led by Justice K M Joseph and also comprising Justice B V Nagarathna, said, in its interim order.

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