APGEA seeks immediate suspension of Presidential Order-2025 on zonal system
The Andhra Pradesh Government Employees’ Association (APGEA) has called for the immediate suspension of the Presidential Order-2025 on the zonal system, citing concerns that it will negatively impact employment prospects for both current and aspiring government employees. The association plans an awareness campaign and questions the constitutional and legal validity of the order, particularly regarding job reservations and the conversion of State-level posts.
Why it matters
This issue has significant implications for government employment, career progression, and regional equity in Andhra Pradesh, potentially leading to widespread social and political unrest. It also raises fundamental questions about constitutional rights and administrative fairness.
The Andhra Pradesh Government Employees’ Association (APGEA) on Monday (September 28, 2026) demanded immediate suspension of the implementation of the Presidential Order-2025 on the zonal system, stating that it could affect the employment prospects of serving employees and unemployed youth.
In a statement, APGEA general secretary M. Ramesh Kumar and president Kashibhattla Ramasuryanarayana said that the association would launch an awareness campaign under the banner “Jago Andhra,” beginning with meetings in the North Andhra districts from October 12 to 15.
The zonal system was introduced in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh following regional movements and the incorporation of Article 371-D into the Constitution. After bifurcation, however, they questioned the need for continuing the system in its present form and sought a detailed review of the constitutional and legal basis of the 2025 order.
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