The Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation Act, 1997.
andhra-pradesh · 1997
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- S. 1The section directs the government to fund the corporation for its functions under the act, with no interest on the capital provided by the state government.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation Act, 1997.
- S. 3Section establishes the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation with perpetual succession and powers to manage water resources.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition and terms of office for members of the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes an Executive Committee for the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation, detailing its members and functions.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines disqualifications and removal conditions for non-official members of the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Corporation to form committees from its members to delegate powers for Act implementation.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the Corporation to invite non-voting special invitees to its meetings for advice.
- S. 10Section 10 fills casual vacancies in the Corporation by appointing members in the same manner as for initial appointments.
- S. 11Acts or proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancy or informality etc
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the appointment and conditions of service for officers and staff of the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation.
- S. 13Section 13 prohibits individuals with any share or interest in contracts or employment with the corporation from becoming officers or staff.
- S. 14Authentication of orders etc
- S. 15Section 15 vests and transfers irrigation projects and assets from the state government to the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation.
- S. 16Section 16 makes the State Government's decision final on property vesting in the Corporation.
- S. 17Section 17 allows the State Government to depute certain employees to the Corporation for up to five years.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the functions of the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation, including irrigation, water supply, and related activities.
- S. 19Section 19 grants the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation broad powers to manage water resources, including property acquisition, construction of water infrastructure, pollution prevention, and recreational activities.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates Water Users’ Associations to maintain canals and manage water resources.
- S. 21Section 21 determines and levies water charges for irrigation, industrial, and domestic use to cover the Corporation's interest charges.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates the Corporation to pay interest on borrowed funds by recovering water charges.
- S. 23Prohibition of construction of dam, weir etc
- S. 24Section 24 mandates the Corporation to coordinate with various authorities to minimize submergence inconveniences and bear realignment or resettlement costs.
- S. 25Section 25 allows the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation to perform state government functions and exercise related powers.
- S. 26Section 26 grants the State Government authority to issue directives to the Corporation for its operations under the Act.
- S. 27Section 27 allows the State Government to compulsorily acquire land for water resource development projects.
- S. 28Section 28 allows the State Government to transfer government lands to the Corporation for its objectives, except reserved forests.
- S. 29Power of Corporation to dispose of land etc
- S. 30Application of Corporation Assets etc
- S. 31Section 31 establishes the fund for the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation, detailing its sources and management.
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- S. 33The State Government can provide grants, loans, and advances to the Corporation for its functions, with terms set by the government.
- S. 34The Corporation can borrow money from financial institutions, NRIs, or the market to fund its projects.
- S. 35Section 35 allows the Corporation to accept deposits under conditions it sets for those receiving land or fishing rights.
- S. 36Section 36 grants the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation authority to spend funds as deemed necessary for authorized purposes.
- S. 37Section 37 allows the Corporation to spend funds on projects other than irrigation, drinking water, industrial supply, and roads.
- S. 38Section 38 mandates the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation to establish reserve funds as directed by the State Government and manage them as per its rules.
- S. 39Section 39 mandates the Managing Director to present the Corporation's budget estimates for the next year to the Corporation in October.
- S. 40Section 40 approves the budget estimates submitted to the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation.
- S. 41Section 41 allows the State Government to guarantee repayment and interest on loans given to the Corporation.
- S. 42Section 42 allocates net profits from irrigation projects to the Corporation and net deficits to the State Government.
- S. 43Section 43 adjusts capital costs by adding expenses and reducing them with receipts if the corporation is in deficit.
- S. 44Section 44 allows the Corporation to establish a depreciation fund as per Comptroller and Auditor General's and State Government's specifications.
- S. 45Section 45 allocates proceeds from betterment charges imposed by the state to the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation.
- S. 46Section 46 mandates the Corporation to submit financial statements and work programs to the State Government for approval.
- S. 47Section 47 mandates the Corporation to maintain and audit accounts, with the State Government forwarding them to the State Legislature.
- S. 48Section 48 allows the State Government to order concurrent or special audits of the Corporation's accounts.
- S. 49Furnishing of annual reports and returns etc
- S. 50Section 50 mandates the State Government to rehabilitate affected persons from irrigation projects, with costs borne by the Corporation.
- S. 51Execution of Contracts etc
- S. 52Section 52 imposes penalties for violating the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation Act, including imprisonment or fines.
- S. 53Section 53 grants authorized officers of the Corporation the right to enter any land or premises for lawful work or investigations.
- S. 54Section 54 allows the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation to recover dues as land revenue arrear.
- S. 55Service of notice etc
- S. 56Section 56 mandates public notices under the Act to be widely disseminated in affected areas through various methods.
- S. 57Section 57 mandates that any notice or order under the Act must specify a reasonable time for compliance.
- S. 58Section 58 allows the State Government to fix a deadline for the Corporation to fulfill its duties and reconstitute it if it defaults.
- S. 59Section 59 holds company officers and the company itself liable for offenses, with exceptions for due diligence.
- S. 60Section 60 specifies that only the Corporation or its authorized person can prosecute offenses related to its property under this Act.
- S. 61Section 61 allows the Corporation or its authorized person to compound offenses under the Act, leading to offender's discharge if in custody.
- S. 62Section penalizes obstruction of authorized personnel or interference with lawful powers under the Act with up to six months imprisonment or a fine.
- S. 63Section 63 allows the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation to delegate its powers to state government officers, with state government approval.
- S. 64Section 64 protects individuals from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 65Chairman, Managing Director, Members and Officers etc
- S. 66Section 66 ensures the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation Act, 1997 overrides any conflicting laws.
- S. 67Section 67 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act, subject to Legislative Assembly review.
- S. 68Section 68 authorizes the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Development Corporation to create regulations with state government approval for its functions and powers.
- S. 69Section 69 empowers the State Government to resolve doubts or difficulties in implementing the Act, and section 70 allows dissolution of the Corporation if its objectives are achieved.
- S. 70Dissolution of Corporation
- S. 71Repeal of Ordinance 6 of 1997 THE ANDHRA PRADESH WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT, 1997 ACT No