The Andhra Pradesh Slum Improvement (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1956.
andhra-pradesh · 1956
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Slum Improvement (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1956 establishes the act's title, extent, and commencement process.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Slum Improvement (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1956.
- S. 3Section 3 empowers the government to declare and acquire land in slum areas for public health and safety improvements.
- S. 4Section 4 allows the government to either manage acquired slum land for improvement or transfer it to municipal bodies for such purposes.
- S. 5Section 5 ensures compensation for individuals whose land is acquired under the Andhra Pradesh Slum Improvement Act.
- S. 6Section 6 determines compensation for acquired land as twelve times the net average annual income over five years, with appeal options for disputes.
- S. 7Section 7 determines compensation distribution among interested parties and resolves disputes through court decisions.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates compensation payment to landowners or its deposit in court if recipients refuse or disputes arise.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates interest payment at 4% annually if compensation for acquired land isn't paid before possession.
- S. 10Section 10 grants the prescribed authority powers to gather information and conduct inquiries like a civil court.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the procedures for serving notices and orders under the Andhra Pradesh Slum Improvement (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1956.
- S. 12Section 12 protects actions taken in good faith under the Andhra Pradesh Slum Improvement Act from legal challenges.
- S. 13Section 13 bars civil courts from having jurisdiction over matters determined by the government under this Act.
- S. 14Section 14 empowers the government to create rules for implementing the act and requires legislative approval for these rules.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Andhra Pradesh Slum Improvement Act to apply retroactively to pending land acquisition cases under the 1894 Land Acquisition Act.
- S. 16Power to remove difficulties SCHEDULE THE ANDHRA PRADESH SLUM IMPROVEMENT (ACQUISITION OF LAND) ACT, 1956 ACT No