The Telangana District Boards Act, 1955.

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S. 1(1) This Act may be called the 2Telangana District Boards Act, 1955
S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Telangana District Boards Act, 1955, including 'Board,' 'building,' 'Collector,' 'district,' and various building alterations.
S. 3The section allows the government to exempt certain areas from the act's provisions and make rules for those areas.
S. 4Section 4 establishes district boards in Telangana districts, specifying their formation date and name.
S. 5Section 5 establishes the Telangana District Boards as corporate bodies with perpetual succession and legal capacity to sue, acquire property, and enter into contracts.
S. 6Repealed by Act No
S. 7Repealed by Act No
S. 8Section 8 outlines the eligibility criteria for individuals to be included in the voter list for Telangana District Boards, including citizenship, age, residence, and taxation qualifications.
S. 9Section 9 mandates the Collector to prepare voter lists for each district board constituency and sets their validity dates.
S. 10Section 10 mandates voters with qualifications in multiple constituencies to declare their voting preference within a set timeframe.
S. 11Section 11 outlines the schedule and process for general and by-elections for Telangana District Board members.
S. 12Disqualifies individuals convicted of certain offenses or disqualified from elections for voting or serving on district boards for four years.
S. 13Omitted by Act No
S. 14Section 14 of the Telangana District Boards Act, 1955, outlines various disqualifications for election to a Board membership.
S. 15Section 15 allows candidates to appeal to the District Judge against a Returning Officer's decision on nomination papers within seven days.
S. 16Section 16 details conditions under which a member of a Telangana District Board ceases to be a member, including disqualifications and failure to attend meetings.
S. 17Sections 182-A and 182-B inserted by Act No
S. 18Section 18 allows referral of disqualification claims of board members to an Election Tribunal for final decision.
S. 19Section 19 mandates the publication of elected and nominated board members' names in the Official Gazette.
S. 20Section 20 allows election challenges only through a prescribed election petition.
S. 21Section 21 allows election petitions to challenge results on specified grounds, filed by candidates or voters within prescribed time.
S. 22Section 22 requires a petitioner to include all other nominated candidates in their petition, except themselves.
S. 23Section 23 establishes an Election Tribunal to adjudicate election petitions under the Telangana District Boards Act.
S. 24Section 24 grants the Tribunal powers equivalent to a civil court for election petitions, including discovery, witness attendance, and evidence examination.
S. 25Section 25 determines the Tribunal's order outcomes after an election petition trial: dismissing, voiding, or declaring a new election winner.
S. 26Section 26 mandates the Tribunal to make findings on corrupt practices and fix costs in election petitions.
S. 27Section 27 declares an election void if it finds extensive bribery, undue influence, coercion, or intimidation affected the election's fairness.
S. 28Section 28 allows a tribunal to declare another candidate duly elected if they received a majority or would have if not for the returned candidate's corrupt practices.
S. 29Section 29 resolves ties in election petitions by lot if votes are equal, affecting the Returning Officer's decision.
S. 30Section 30 mandates the Tribunal to forward its orders and case records to the Collector.
S. 31Section 31 states that in case of a tie among Tribunal members on election petitions, the majority opinion prevails.
S. 32Section 32 makes any order of the Tribunal under the Act final and binding, not subject to review.
S. 33An order of the Tribunal under sections 25 and 26 shall not take effect until it is published in the Official Gazette
S. 34Section 34 outlines the three-year term for board members, with possible one-year extensions by government notification.
S. 35Section 35 mandates fresh elections and government appointments if no member is elected in initial or subsequent board elections.
S. 36Section 36 mandates the Collector to call the first Board meeting within 30 days to elect a President and Vice-President, with a re-election if none is chosen.
S. 37Section 37 outlines circumstances under which the President or Vice-President of a Telangana District Board ceases to hold office.
S. 38Section allows President, Vice-President, or member to resign by written notice, effective only after Board acceptance.
S. 39The section allows the government to remove a board member for misconduct, requiring a two-thirds majority vote.
S. 40Section 40 outlines the process for filling vacancies in the offices of President, Vice-President, and members of the Telangana District Board.
S. 41Section 41 mandates the Telangana District Boards to form four specific committees and outlines their composition and leadership.
S. 42Section 42 outlines the roles of various committees in managing the Board's budget, health, works, and education functions.
S. 43Section 43 allows the Board to form sub-committees to handle specific tasks and can include non-members who cannot vote.
S. 44Section 44 allows district boards to form joint committees and agreements with other local bodies, subject to government approval.
S. 45Section 45 empowers the President to oversee the Board's administration, exercise emergency powers for public safety, and report to the Collector.
S. 46Section 46 outlines the Vice-President's role to preside, delegate, and act for the President when absent.
S. 47Section 47 mandates that a President or Vice-President of the Board ceases if absent for over three months, with specific leave and election rules for replacements.
S. 48(1) Every Board shall have an Executive Officer appointed by Government
S. 49(1) A Board shall meet not less than once in every two months at such time and place as the President may determine
S. 50Section 50 mandates 15 days' notice for ordinary and 8 days' notice for special board meetings, detailing time, place, and agenda.
S. 51Section 51 mandates adjournment of meetings if less than one-third of members are present, with business rescheduled for future consideration.
S. 52Section 52 allows meetings to be open unless deemed private by the presiding authority, who can remove disruptive attendees.
S. 53Section 53 determines that decisions are made by majority vote, with the presiding officer casting the deciding vote in case of a tie.
S. 54Section 54 restricts business transactions at district board meetings to those listed in the notice, barring exceptions with presiding authority's permission.
S. 55Section 55 prevents the modification or cancellation of board resolutions within three months, except by a majority vote after proper notice.
S. 56(1) Every motion or any amendment thereof shall be received in writing and then duly moved
S. 57Section 57 outlines the order of business for ordinary meetings of district boards in Telangana.
S. 58Section 58 allows members to propose resolutions on any matter, even if not on the agenda, with majority consent.
S. 59(1) The presiding authority of the meeting shall preserve order
S. 60Section 60 prohibits board members from voting on matters where they have a personal financial interest.
S. 61Section 61 mandates recording meeting minutes in a book, confirming them at the next meeting, and allowing public inspection.
S. 62Section 62 allows the President to circulate proposals in emergencies, decisions are made by majority vote, and must be recorded in the minute book.
S. 63Section 63 allows members to report neglect, waste, or needs to the President and to question the President on administrative matters.
S. 64Section 64 allows the Board to invite specified district officers to attend meetings, though they cannot vote.
S. 65Section 65 ensures that board actions remain valid despite appointment or procedural defects.
S. 66Section 66 allows the government to transfer or resume control of certain properties to district boards, subject to conditions.
S. 67Section 67 allows the government to acquire land for the Board under the Hyderabad Land Acquisition Act, with the land vesting in the Board upon compensation and charges payment.
S. 68Section 68 vests management of public institutions in the Board and mandates it to hold their property in trust for their lawful purposes.
S. 69Section 69 allows the Board to transfer its property to the Government, with government approval, while preserving any trusts or public rights.
S. 70Section 70 restricts Telangana District Boards from transferring immovable property without specific government approval and majority board resolution.
S. 71Section 71 authorizes the Board to conduct auctions and enter contracts, with varying government approval requirements based on contract duration.
S. 72Nothing contained in this Act shall affect the Local Authorities Loans Act, 1352 F
S. 73Section 73 allows the Board President to enter small contracts up to ₹1,000, while larger contracts require Board approval and seal.
S. 74Section 74 prohibits board members and employees from having interests in contracts with the board and outlines penalties for violations.
S. 75Section 75 prohibits Board members, officers, or servants from having interests in contracts with the Board, deeming such involvement an offense.
S. 76Section 76 protects boards, members, officers, and servants from lawsuits for lawful actions taken under the Act.
S. 77Section 77 prevents suits against district boards or their officials for actions under the Act until a written notice is given two months prior.
S. 78Section 78 penalizes Board members or employees for unauthorized payments or improper contracts and allows suits for negligence or misconduct.
S. 79Section 79 allows the Board to compromise any suit or claim against it, subject to rules.
S. 80Section 80 mandates district boards to undertake and fund public infrastructure projects like roads, markets, and water supply within their jurisdiction.
S. 81Section 81 grants a Board discretionary powers to undertake various development and welfare activities within its jurisdiction.
S. 82Section 82 allows authorized officials to inspect and order cleaning of buildings and lands for sanitary purposes.
S. 83Section penalizes property owners or occupiers for maintaining insanitary or nuisance buildings, with fines for non-compliance.
S. 84Section 84 empowers authorities to require owners or controllers of water sources to maintain, cleanse, or protect them from pollution and unfit use for drinking.
S. 85Section 85 allows the Board to execute water supply works if the owner fails to comply, with costs recoverable as a tax.
S. 86Section 86 empowers the Board to designate public water sources for specific uses and prohibit their use during epidemics.
S. 87Section 87 penalizes anyone who defiles water or places set apart for drinking or bathing purposes with fines up to fifty rupees.
S. 88Section 88 empowers the Board to order the owner to clean or remove nuisances that threaten public health.
S. 89Section 89 allows the Board to report and close unhealthy disposal sites for the dead, with fines for violations.
S. 90Section 90 mandates cemetery owners to register their sites with the Board or it will assume control if no owner exists.
S. 91Section 91 mandates licensing for new places for disposing of the dead, with plans and Board approval, subject to Government review.
S. 92Section 92 mandates the Board to provide burial or cremation grounds and crematoria if none exist, charging fees if necessary.
S. 93Section 93 allows authorized officials to inspect buildings for infectious diseases and order cleansing or disinfection.
S. 94Section 94 mandates the Board to designate places for disinfecting infected items and authorizes destruction of contaminated articles with compensation.
S. 95Obligates various individuals to report infectious diseases to local authorities, with fines for non-compliance.
S. 96Section 96 penalizes obstructions on public property vested in the Board and grants the Board power to remove such encroachments.
S. 97Section prohibits using Board-controlled areas for hotels, restaurants, tea-shops, or offensive trades without a license.
S. 98Section 98 allows the Board to designate places for animal sale, slaughter, and meat sale, and to issue and revoke related licenses.
S. 99Section 99 authorizes the Board to take necessary measures to prevent and control infectious animal diseases within its jurisdiction.
S. 100Section 100 empowers the Board to control rabies, regulate stray dog disposal, and authorize destruction of infected or unclaimed dogs.
S. 101Section penalizes anyone causing danger to neighbors from quarrying, blasting, or building operations.
S. 102Section 102 of The Telangana District Boards Act, 1955, mandates building and factory construction permissions from the Board, with specific conditions for refusal and presumed approval.
S. 103The section allows the government to restrict building construction in certain areas to comply with approved plans.
S. 104Section 104 mandates publication of sanctioned regional or village plans and local layouts, making the notification conclusive evidence of approval.
S. 105Section allows variation or revocation of previously sanctioned regional, village, or local plans by new plans prepared and approved similarly.
S. 106Section 106 provides compensation to individuals who incurred costs complying with a plan or layout that is later varied or revoked.
S. 107Section 107 mandates landowners to adhere to approved regional or village plans when altering buildings.
S. 108Section 108 mandates enforcement of approved regional or village plans, with penalties for non-compliance.
S. 109Section 109 allows the Board to survey properties and set up marks for regional or village planning after 24-hour notice.
S. 110Section 110 deems immovable property needed for regional or village planning as land for public purpose under the Hyderabad Land Acquisition Act.
S. 111On the recommendation of the Health Officer, a Board may declare a local area for mosquito control
S. 112Section 112 prohibits mosquito breeding by preventing water collections in declared areas unless treated.
S. 113Section 113 mandates the Board to require owners or occupiers to eliminate mosquito breeding in water collections and allows them to recover treatment costs from the owner.
S. 114Section 114 allows the Board to take specified measures if a notice under section 113 is not complied with, and recover costs from the property owner.
S. 115Section 115 mandates owners and occupiers to prevent deterioration of mosquito-breeding prevention works.
S. 116Section 116 prohibits interference with anti-mosquito works by the Board and allows recovery of costs if violated.
S. 117Section 117 allows certain board officers to inspect properties to enforce sanitation provisions.
S. 118Section 118 penalizes non-compliance with mosquito control notices with fines up to ₹50, plus ₹5 daily for continued non-action.
S. 119Section penalizes owners or occupiers for using or allowing land/building against section 115 rules, with fines up to 100 rupees.
S. 120Section penalizes interference with mosquito control measures by the Board with a fine up to ₹200.
S. 121Section 121 authorizes district boards to establish, control, and regulate public markets under the Telangana District Boards Act, 1955.
S. 122A Board may by public notice close at any time any public market or part thereof
S. 123(1) No private person shall establish or maintain a private market except under a licence granted by the Board
S. 124Section 124 allows suspension or cancellation of licenses granted under Section 123 for violating conditions.
S. 125Section 125 mandates government intervention if the Board delays licence approval beyond three months, directing a decision within one month or rejecting/granting the licence.
S. 126Section 126 penalizes operating unlicensed or suspended private markets with fines up to ₹100 and additional ₹10 daily for continued violations.
S. 127Section 127 establishes a District Fund for each district, funded by various revenues, fines, and grants.
S. 128Section 128 vests the District Fund in the Board and allows it to invest with government approval, crediting income to the fund.
S. 129Section 129 allocates the District Fund for specific annual payments and operational expenses of the Board, including loan repayments, establishment charges, and maintenance costs.
S. 130Section 130 mandates the Telangana District Board to annually submit budget estimates to the Standing Committee for approval, ensuring a minimum 5% balance at year-end.
S. 131Section 131 allows the government to bypass budget approval for Telangana District Boards by official notification.
S. 132Section 132 regulates the Telangana District Boards' use of accumulated balances, requiring government approval for spending except for unavoidable costs.
S. 133(1) The Board shall keep such accounts and submit such statements to the Government as may be prescribed
S. 134Section 134 allows voters to inspect approved estimates and accounts at the Board's office during office hours.
S. 135Omitted
S. 136Omitted
S. 137Omitted
S. 138Section 138 authorizes a Board to levy special taxes with government approval for providing amenities in its area.
S. 139Section 139 authorizes district boards to impose professional taxes and market tolls with government approval.
S. 140Section 140 outlines the procedure for the Telangana District Boards to impose taxes, requiring special meetings, resolutions, and government approval.
S. 141Section 141 allows district boards to propose tax abolition or variation, subject to government approval.
S. 142Section 142 allows a Board to suspend or exempt taxes with government approval and a two-thirds majority vote.
S. 143Section 143 allows the Board to collect fees for licenses and for use of its buildings or land.
S. 144Section 144 empowers district boards to request tax-related information from residents to determine liability and assessment.
S. 145Section 145 ensures assessments under the Act remain valid despite clerical errors, allowing property to be described by general recognition.
S. 146Section 146 ensures that only the procedures outlined in the Telangana District Boards Act can challenge tax assessments or levies.
S. 147Section 147 mandates the Board to present bills for due taxes and outlines the details and consequences of non-payment.
S. 148Section 148 mandates that if a bill is not paid within 30 days, the Board can issue a warrant for distress and sale of the defaulter's property.
S. 149Section 149 mandates that warrants issued under section 148 must be signed by the Board President, an authorized officer, or a government officer with government sanction.
S. 150Section 150 specifies where and to whom warrants for property in Telangana districts should be addressed.
S. 151Section 151 allows officers to break open doors to seize property if they have a special warrant and reasonable grounds, except for women's apartments without prior notice.
S. 152Section 152 allows officers to seize defaulter's movable property for unpaid dues, exempting essential personal items and tools.
S. 153Section 153 allows the sale of seized property subject to decay or high custody costs, with proceeds applied to debts and surplus credited to the District Fund.
S. 154Section 154 allows the issuing authority to direct the President or Court to sell distrained property outside the district.
S. 155Section 155 specifies fees and costs for notices, distresses, and seized livestock under the Telangana District Boards Act, 1955.
S. 156Section 156 allows appeals against demand notices to Munsiff-Magistrate, with specific time and deposit conditions, and High Court revision.
S. 157Section 157 establishes tax dues as a first charge on land, buildings, and movable property, except for occupiers not owners after one year.
S. 158Section 158 allows seizure and immediate sale of non-paying toll debtors' vehicles or goods to recover tolls.
S. 159Section 159 allows the Board to lease tolls through auction or contract, with lessees required to provide security and pay dues as land revenue arrears.
S. 160Section 160 requires a receipt detailing the amount and tax paid for any sums under the Act.
S. 161Section 161 allows the recovery of dues and fines as if they were land revenue arrears, with interest up to 6.25% unless deemed inexpedient by a Revenue Officer.
S. 162Section 162 prohibits distraint for overdue board dues after six years but allows suit filing within three years.
S. 163Section 163 of The Telangana District Boards Act, 1955 prohibits tax refunds except under the Act's or its rules' provisions, requiring receipts for payments and detailing tax recovery and refund processes.
S. 164Section 164 applies Hyderabad Civil Service Regulations to Telangana District Board employees' terms and conditions.
S. 165Section 165 allows the Board to appoint and regulate staff, aligning with government norms and government may set rules for employee matters.
S. 166Section 166 establishes a Local Government Service and a Service Fund, with government exclusive control over appointments and disciplinary actions, except for board recommendations.
S. 167Section 167 allows the Board to delegate appointment powers to its President or other officers for non-Hyderabad Local Government Service staff.
S. 168Section mandates the Board to reduce employee numbers or pay if deemed excessive by the Government.
S. 169Section 169 empowers the Board to dismiss its officers, except those on the Hyderabad Local Government Service Cadre.
S. 170Section 170 allows the government to transfer Board officers to other local bodies after consulting them.
S. 171Section 171 allows the Board to revise orders made by its committees, members, officers, or servants.
S. 172Section 172 deems all Board members, officers, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
S. 173Section 173 grants the Collector authority to inspect any property or documents related to ongoing works under a Board's control.
S. 174Section 174 empowers the Collector to report on and suspend Board officers' defaults and unlawful activities.
S. 175Section 175 allows the government or collector to direct emergency works and immediate payment from district funds.
S. 176Section 176 empowers the government to direct a person to perform a defaulted duty of a Board and to pay expenses from the Board's funds.
S. 177Section 177 allows the government to dissolve and reconstitute a Board if it fails to perform duties or threatens financial stability.
S. 178Section 178 empowers the Government to enforce any order against the Board if it fails to comply, with costs borne by the Board.
S. 179Section 179 resolves disputes between district boards and other local bodies by referring them to the Government for a final decision.
S. 180Section 180 appoints qualified technical and inspecting officers for local government duties and funds their establishment.
S. 181Section 181 allows the government to delegate its powers under the act to any suitable authority, except for the power to make rules.
S. 182Section 182 allows the government to dissolve and reconstitute district boards when district boundaries change.
S. 183Section 183 details the methods for serving notices and bills under the Telangana District Boards Act, 1955.
S. 184Section 184 details the methods for serving notices on building or land owners or occupiers in Telangana District Boards Act, 1955.
S. 185Section 185 specifies that notices required by the Act are deemed served if published by drum in the locality and posted on a board.
S. 186(1) No notice or bill shall be invalid merely on account of any defect in the form
S. 187Section 187 penalizes non-compliance with lawful Board directions or permissions with fines up to fifty rupees, plus additional daily fines.
S. 188Section 188 allows the Board to execute and recover costs for defaulted work on buildings or land owned by the government.
S. 189Section 189 resolves disputes on expenses or costs directed by the Act, determining them via the Board and allowing recovery like tax.
S. 190No appeal shall lie against any order made under this Act except as provided for in this Act
S. 191Section 191 allows appeals to the Collector against specific orders related to taxes, market licenses, water sources, and construction permissions.
S. 192Section 192 of the Telangana District Boards Act, 1955 allows appeals within 60 days but can extend if the appellant justifies the delay.
S. 193Section 193 outlines the procedure for filing appeals and conditions for staying execution of orders under the Telangana District Boards Act, 1955.
S. 194Section 194 grants the Collector final authority to decide appeals and award costs, with powers to remand and recover unpaid costs from the District Fund.
S. 195The section allows the government to review and examine records of any board or officer to ensure legality and regularity of their actions under the Act.
S. 196Section 196 restricts court cognizance of offences under the Act to complaints from the Board or authorized individuals.
S. 197Section 197 authorizes the Board to prosecute public nuisances and recover penalties, with fines recoverable via movable property distress.
S. 198Section 198 allows the Board to compound offences against the Act, with no further action if composition is paid.
S. 199(1) All rules for which provision is made in this Act shall be made by the Government
S. 200Section 200 empowers the government to make rules for implementing various provisions of the Telangana District Boards Act, 1955, including election procedures and dispute resolution.
S. 201Section 201 outlines the process for the Telangana District Boards to create, confirm, and publish bye-laws, including penalties for breaches.
S. 202Section 202 empowers district boards to make bye-laws for market regulation, road traffic control, and licensing of market agents.
S. 203The section allows the government to transfer powers and functions between district boards and village panchayats within their respective jurisdictions.
S. 204Certified copies of Board documents are admissible as evidence in court, equivalent to the originals.
S. 205Section 205 protects Board officers from being compelled to testify or produce documents unless a court orders it for special reasons.
S. 206Section 206 grants the Board powers akin to a Civil Court to compel witness attendance and document production.
S. 207Section mandates police officers to inform district boards of offenses against the Act and assist board members in lawful duties.
S. 208Section 208 allows the Board to delegate its powers to officers or others, with the ability to rescind or modify these delegations.
S. 209Section 209 of the Telangana District Boards Act, 1955, allocates specific powers of the High Court to the Board for certain cases and restricts the High Court's powers over Board's functions.
S. 210Section repeals the Hyderabad District Boards Act while preserving existing liabilities and continuity of constituted boards under the new act.
S. 1956The said Act in force in the combined State, as on 02