The Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non Agricultural Purposes) Act, 2006.
andhra-pradesh · 2006
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- S. 1The act establishes its title, application across Andhra Pradesh, and commencement date to be set by government notification.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non Agricultural Purposes) Act, 2006.
- S. 3Section 3 prohibits conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use without paying conversion tax to the government.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates conversion tax for converting agricultural land to non-agricultural use at specified rates.
- S. 5Section 5 empowers the Revenue Divisional Officer or a notified officer to convert agricultural land for non-agricultural use.
- S. 6Section 6 imposes a fine of 50% over the conversion tax for agricultural land used non-agriculturally without payment, with unpaid fines recoverable under the Andhra Pradesh Revenue Recovery Act.
- S. 7Section 7 exempts certain lands from the Act's conversion regulations for non-agricultural purposes.
- S. 8Section 8 allows aggrieved parties to appeal a Revenue Divisional Officer's order to the Collector within sixty days.
- S. 9Section 9 overrides any conflicting laws, customs, or court orders in favor of this Act.
- S. 10Section 10 grants the government authority to issue necessary directions to enforce the Act's provisions.
- S. 11Section 11 prevents courts from hearing cases challenging taxes, fines, or decisions made under the Act, except as explicitly allowed.
- S. 12Section 12 protects individuals from legal actions for good faith actions taken under the Act.
- S. 13Section 13 grants the government power to issue orders to address any difficulties in implementing the Act.
- S. 14Power to make rules - (1) The Government may by notification make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of t
- S. 15Repeal of Act 14 of 1963 - (1) The Andhra Pradesh Non-Agricultural Lands Assessment Act, 1963 is hereby repealed
- S. 1963Section 1963 allows conversion of agricultural land in Andhra Pradesh for non-agricultural purposes under specified conditions.