The Andhra Pradesh Backward Classes Sub-Plan (Planning, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2019
andhra-pradesh · 2019
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- S. 1The section establishes the Andhra Pradesh Backward Classes Sub-Plan Act, 2019, its commencement, duration, and application after expiry.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Backward Classes Sub-Plan Act, 2019.
- S. 3The Act mandates the State to allocate one-third of its total Plan outlays annually to a Backward Classes Sub-Plan Fund.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the government-authorized department to communicate the tentative plan outlay from the Backward Classes Sub-Plan Fund to respective departments each financial year.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates that only schemes benefiting Backward Classes and aligning with state plans be included in the Backward Classes Sub-Plans.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates departments to create a Backward Classes Sub-Plan to promote equity and focused development among various castes within Backward Classes.
- S. 7Section ensures departments include Backward Classes in general schemes based on eligibility.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates departments to formulate and prepare Sub-Plans for Backward Classes based on development needs.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates departments to submit Backward Classes Sub-Plan proposals to respective Nodal Departments for appraisal.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the Nodal Agency to appraise Backward Classes Sub-Plan Schemes for compliance with Act's conditions.
- S. 11Section 11 allocates funds from the Backward Classes Sub-Plan for schemes benefiting Backward Classes, with specific norms for exclusive, habitation, general, and infrastructure schemes.
- S. 12Section recommends schemes for inclusion in annual plans for approval by the State Council for Backward Classes.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates inclusion of approved budget for Backward Classes Sub-Plan in Demands for Grants.
- S. 14Section 14 establishes an exclusive Secretary in the Finance Department to manage budget implementation and allocation for backward classes.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates the issuance of budget release orders for the Backward Classes Sub-Plan after the budget is passed by the State Legislature.
- S. 16Section 16 establishes a State Council for Development of Backward Classes to exercise powers and perform functions under the Act.
- S. 17Section 17 advises, suggests, approves annual proposals, and performs other functions for the Backward Classes Sub-Plan.
- S. 18Section 18 establishes Nodal Agencies and the Backward Classes Welfare Department to oversee and implement the Backward Classes Sub-Plan.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the functions of the Nodal Agency and Department in managing and overseeing the Backward Classes Sub-Plan funds.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates the government to strengthen Nodal Departments for Backward Classes with administrative and technical support units.
- S. 21Section 21 allows departments to set up Sub-Plan Support Units to manage financial resources for Backward Classes Sub-Plan.
- S. 22Section 22 establishes District Monitoring Committees to oversee Backward Classes Sub-Plan implementation in each district.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates government departments to strengthen backward classes units with guidelines, staff, and training for effective implementation and monitoring.
- S. 24Section mandates transparency and accountability in implementing Backward Classes Sub-Plan schemes, requiring public hosting of prescribed documents.
- S. 25Section 25 provides for incentives for good performance and penalties for negligence in duties under the Act.
- S. 26Section mandates the Nodal agency to submit an annual report on the implementation outcomes and unutilized funds of the Backward Classes Sub-Plan to the State Legislature.
- S. 27Section 27 grants the government authority to create rules for implementing the act's provisions, including fund allocation and monitoring for backward classes.
- S. 28Power to remove difficulties