The Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission Act, 2009
andhra-pradesh · 2009
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- S. 1Establishes the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission Act, 2009, its application across Andhra Pradesh, and its commencement date.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission Act, 2009.
- S. 3Section establishes the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission, its powers, and appointment of its members.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines qualifications and selection process for appointing members to the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes a Selection Committee to recommend candidates for the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission.
- S. 6Section 6 sets a five-year term limit for members of the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission, with no reappointments.
- S. 7Section 7 sets salaries and allowances for Commission members, ensuring no adverse changes post-appointment.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines conditions for resignation and post-office employment restrictions for the Chairperson and Members of the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines disqualifications and removal grounds for members of the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission.
- S. 10Section 10 ensures that the Chairperson and members of the Commission have no conflicts of interest affecting their impartial duties.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the Commission to appoint staff and consultants with government approval to perform its duties.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission.
- S. 13Vacancies, etc
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the powers, functions, and duties of the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission to manage and regulate water resources and irrigation projects.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the Commission's adherence to the State Water Policy and existing state laws.
- S. 16The section allows the government to provide necessary grants and advances to the Commission for its functions.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission to prepare and submit its budget for the next financial year to the government.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission to maintain accounts, have them audited by the Accountant General, and submit audit reports to the government.
- S. 19The Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission must prepare and submit an annual report to the government and the State Legislature.
- S. 20Section 20 grants the State Government authority to direct the Commission on water-related planning and coordination matters.
- S. 21Section 21 deems commission members and staff as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 22Section 22 protects government officials and the Commission from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 23Section 23 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act, subject to legislative review and potential modification.
- S. 24Section 24 authorizes government officers to resolve water-related disputes under the Act.
- S. 25Powers of Commission to make regulations 3 THE ANDHRA PRADESH WATER RESOURCES REGULATORY COMMISSION ACT, 2009 (Act No