The ANDHRA PRADESH DECENTRALISATION AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF ALL REGIONS ACT, 2020
andhra-pradesh · 2020
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020 applies statewide and takes effect immediately.
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020.
- S. 3The section allows the State Government to define planning zones by notifying their boundaries.
- S. 4Section establishes zonal planning and development boards and prescribes their composition and procedures.
- S. 5Section 5 empowers Zonal Planning and Development Boards to call for reports, supervise, and review development plans within their zones.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the functions of the Zonal Planning and Development Board, including planning, supervision, financing, and development acceleration.
- S. 7Section establishes three designated 'Capitals' in Andhra Pradesh for legislative, executive, and judicial functions.
- S. 8Section 8 directs the Andhra Pradesh government to locate state institutions in the three capitals, prioritizing Amaravati, Visakhapatnam, and Kurnool.
- S. 9Section ensures the State Government provides necessary financial resources for achieving the Act's objectives.
- S. 10The section ensures the Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation Act overrides any conflicting existing laws.
- S. 11The section allows the State Government to address difficulties in implementing the Act by making necessary orders, which must be laid before the Legislature.
- S. 12Section 12 empowers the government to create rules for implementing the act and requires them to be presented to the state legislature for review.