The Andhra Pradesh Requisitioning of Buildings Act, 1954.
andhra-pradesh · 1954
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called 3[the Andhra Pradesh Requisitioning of Buildings Act,
- S. 2Omitted by the Act No
- S. 3Section 3 allows the competent authority to requisition vacant or newly constructed buildings for public purposes.
- S. 4Section 4 allows the competent authority to requisition unoccupied buildings or portions for public use.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the procedure for requisitioning buildings, requiring notice to the landlord and a 15-day response period.
- S. 6Section 6 details the methods for serving a requisition order on the building's owner, tenant, or licensee.
- S. 7Section 7 details the contents and extension of requisition orders for buildings in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 8Section 8 grants the State Government rights and possession of a requisitioned building, governed by the Transfer of Property Act.
- S. 9Section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Requisitioning of Buildings Act, 1954, outlines the process for fixing fair rent for requisitioned buildings.
- S. 10The competent authority can make permanent improvements to requisitioned buildings without landlord consent or rent increase.
- S. 11Section 11 allows aggrieved parties to appeal requisition orders to the State Government, which has final authority to review and stay enforcement.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the competent authority to request information from landlords or tenants about requisitioned buildings and imposes penalties for non-compliance.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the competent authority to enter and inspect buildings to determine requisition orders or ensure compliance.
- S. 14Section 14 protects building conveniences and services from unauthorized disturbance during requisition.
- S. 15Section 15 prevents legal actions against the state for actions taken under this Act and affirms the finality of the competent authority's decisions.
- S. 16The State Government can create rules for implementing the Act, which must be presented to the State Legislature for review.
- S. 17Section 17 overrides other laws and contracts to enforce the Andhra Pradesh Requisitioning of Buildings Act.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve any difficulties in implementing the Act.
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- S. 20Section 20 repeals the Hyderabad Requisitioning of Immovable Property Regulation of 1357 Fasli.
- S. 21Act not to apply to buildings newly constructed 1THE ANDHRA PRADESH REQUISITIONING OF BUILDINGS ACT, 1954 ACT No