The Andhra Pradesh Commission for Backward Classes other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the State of Andhra Pradesh Act, 2019
andhra-pradesh · 2019
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- S. 1The section establishes the Andhra Pradesh Commission for Backward Classes and sets its effective date.
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Act, including "Backward Classes," "Commission," "Government," "Lists," "Member," "Notification," and "Prescribed."
- S. 3Establishes a permanent Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Backward Classes to exercise powers and perform functions under the Act.
- S. 4Tenure of the Commission – (1) The Commission Constituted under this Act Shall be a permanent body
- S. 5Terms and Conditions - (1) The Government shall nominate Chairperson and Members for a term of three (3) years
- S. 6Section 6 mandates the government to provide necessary officers and employees for the Commission and prescribe their terms and conditions.
- S. 7Section 7 specifies that salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses for the Andhra Pradesh Commission are funded by grants.
- S. 8Section 8 ensures that vacancies or defects in the Commission's constitution do not invalidate its proceedings.
- S. 9Regulation of Procedure - (1) The Commission shall function on regular basis
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the functions of the Andhra Pradesh Commission for Backward Classes, including advising on inclusion/exclusion of classes, examining complaints, and making recommendations on reservation policies.
- S. 11Section 11 grants the Andhra Pradesh Commission extensive powers akin to a civil court to enforce attendance, requisition documents, and engage experts.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates periodic revision of backward class lists every ten years, excluding those no longer backward and including new ones, with government consultation of the Commission.
- S. 13Section 13 authorizes the government to provide financial grants to the Commission for its functions.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Commission to maintain accounts and undergo audits by the Accountant General of Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 15Section mandates the Andhra Pradesh Commission to prepare and submit an annual report detailing its activities to the government.
- S. 16Section mandates the government to present the Commission's annual report and audit report to the state legislature.
- S. 17Section 17 deems the Commission's Chairperson, Members, and Employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 18Section 18 grants the government authority to create rules for implementing the act, including salaries, report formats, and other necessary matters.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the government to issue orders to remove any difficulties in implementing the Act, which must then be presented to the state legislature.
- S. 20Section 20 repeals previous laws and ensures savings of existing rights under the Andhra Pradesh Backward Classes Act.