The ANDHRA PRADESH PRISONS DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACT, 2001
andhra-pradesh · 2001
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- S. 1Short title, and extent commencement - (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board Act
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board Act, 2001.
- S. 3Establishes the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board with specified members and powers for prison development.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the three-year term for non-official Board members, allowing early resignation or government-initiated term reduction.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board.
- S. 6Vacancy etc
- S. 7Section 7 prescribes the terms and conditions, including honoraria and allowances, for Board members.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board to hire staff and consultants for efficient prison administration.
- S. 9The Managing Director is the chief authority for administering the Act, subject to government or board orders.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the functions of the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board, focusing on prisoner welfare, reform, and prison management.
- S. 11Section 11 establishes a Prisons Development Fund for the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board to manage and invest its financial resources.
- S. 12The Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board can borrow funds for its activities, subject to prescribed conditions.
- S. 13The section authorizes the government to provide grants, advances, and loans to the Board for its functions, with terms set by the government.
- S. 14Section mandates the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board to annually submit a detailed report on its activities to the state government.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board to provide requested returns and information on its activities to the government.
- S. 16Section mandates the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board to maintain accounts, undergo annual audit, and submit certified reports to the government.
- S. 17Section 17 vests all prison lands and buildings in the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board.
- S. 18Section 18 authorizes the Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board to acquire land for prison construction or improvement through various methods.
- S. 19Disposal of land, buildings etc
- S. 20Section 20 empowers the government to create rules for implementing the Act and mandates legislative assembly review.
- S. 21The Board can make regulations with government approval to manage its functions, including administration, meetings, staff duties, and procedures.
- S. 22Section 22 deems Board members, officers, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act.
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