The Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure (Transparency through Judicial Preview) Act 2019.
andhra-pradesh · 2019
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure (Transparency through Judicial Preview) Act 2019 establishes its applicability to specified infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure (Transparency through Judicial Preview) Act 2019.
- S. 3Section 3 mandates the government to conduct judicial previews by former High Court judges for infrastructure projects valued at Rs 100 crore or more.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the government's provision of staff, experts, and eminent persons to assist the Hon’ble Judge.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates government agencies to submit large infrastructure project tenders to a judge for transparency and competition review.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the government to form technical committees for assisting judges in infrastructure-related functions.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates a judge to publicly review tender documents and suggest modifications after discussion with the government.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates judicial preview for the Act's powers and functions as prescribed by government rules for efficient administration.
- S. 9Section 9 protects government actions taken in good faith from legal challenges and allows judges to address malicious obstructions.
- S. 10Section 10 deems judicial preview members and staff as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the State Government to address difficulties in implementing the Act by making necessary provisions, subject to legislative review.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the government to delegate any powers under the Act to a government officer.
- S. 13Section 13 overrides conflicting state laws, mandates tender transparency, and supports judicial oversight for timely disposal.
- S. 14Section 14 authorizes the government to create regulations to implement the act's objectives.
- S. 15Schedule amendment - (1) The Government may, by notification, alter, add to or cancel any entries of the Schedule
- S. 16Section 16 authorizes the government to create rules for the act and mandates legislative review and potential modification.
- S. 17Telecommunication and Broadband Internet Services including provision of Fiber Grid, WiFi Services etc
- S. 18Power-Generation, Transmission and Distribution including renewable (Solar & Wind) energy projects
- S. 19Other Highways Projects including housing or other activities being an integral Part of the Highway Project
- S. 20Transport Terminus and depots
- S. 21Railway system including Urban transit Projects
- S. 22Ports, Inland Ports
- S. 23Airports including but not limited to logistic hubs and Free Trade Zones
- S. 24Urban Development Projects including Smart City Projects
- S. 25Educational Institutions