The Andhra Pradesh Promotion of Social Audit and Prevention of Corrupt Practices Act, 2012.
andhra-pradesh · 2012
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Promotion of Social Audit and Prevention of Corrupt Practices Act, 2012 applies to the whole state and all persons involved in government schemes.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Promotion of Social Audit and Prevention of Corrupt Practices Act, 2012.
- S. 3Section empowers the State Government to establish Special Mobile Courts to try offences under the Act.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes that offences under the Act are tried by Special Magistrates, who may also try other related charges, preferably in the village where the offence occurred.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates social audit reports to be used for government enquiries and complaints to be filed in Special Court.
- S. 6Section 6 empowers Special Courts to take cognizance of and proceed with offences under the Act as per the Code of Criminal Procedure.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the appointment of Special Prosecutors with at least five years' experience to prosecute offences under the Act.
- S. 8Section 8 specifies that the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 governs trials for offenses under this Act.
- S. 9Section 9 penalizes corruption and fraudulent practices in government schemes with imprisonment and fines.
- S. 10Section 10 allows appeals from convictions or acquittals by a Special Magistrate to the Sessions Court or High Court.
- S. 11Section 11 details factors for determining fines and grants Special Magistrates powers akin to District Judges.
- S. 12Section 12 allows an accused person to testify in their defense, but only if they request to do so.
- S. 13Section 13 protects social audit teams and members from legal action for good faith actions under the Act, with government oversight for complaints.
- S. 14Section 14 states that the Act complements existing laws without exempting public servants from other applicable proceedings.
- S. 15The section grants the government authority to issue necessary orders and directions for implementing the Act's provisions.
- S. 16Power to make rules- (1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of
- S. 17Section 17 repeals the Andhra Pradesh Social Audit and Prevention of Corrupt Practices Ordinance, 2012.