The Telangana Prisons Development Board Act, 2001.
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Prisons Development Board Act, 2001 received the assent of the Governor on the 13th April, 2001
- S. 2Substituted by G
- S. 3Establishes the Telangana Prisons Development Board with powers to manage and develop prisons, and specifies its members.
- S. 4Substituted by G
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Telangana Prisons Development Board.
- S. 6Substituted by G
- S. 7Section 7 directs the Telangana Prisons Development Board to transfer decommissioned prison land to the Right to Fair Compensation Act for compensation and resettlement purposes.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Telangana Prisons Development Board to appoint staff and consultants for efficient operations.
- S. 9The Managing Director oversees prison administration under the Act, subject to government or board orders.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the functions of the Telangana Prisons Development Board, including improving prison conditions, prisoner rehabilitation, and managing prison facilities.
- S. 11Section 11 establishes the Prisons Development Fund for the Board to manage and invest various income sources for prison administration expenses.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the Telangana Prisons Development Board to borrow funds for its activities, subject to prescribed conditions.
- S. 13Section 13 authorizes the government to provide necessary grants, advances, and loans to the Telangana Prisons Development Board.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Telangana Prisons Development Board to annually submit a detailed report on its activities to the government for legislative review.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates the Telangana Prisons Development Board to provide the government with required information on its activities.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates the Telangana Prisons Development Board to maintain accounts, undergo annual audit, and submit certified reports to the government.
- S. 17Section 17 vests all prison-related land and buildings in the Telangana Prisons Development Board.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Telangana Prisons Development Board to request land for prison construction or improvements.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Telangana Prisons Development Board to sell, lease, or dispose of any property in its possession.
- S. 20(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of this Act
- S. 21Section 21 authorizes the Telangana Prisons Development Board to make regulations for its administration, meetings, staff duties, and procedures, subject to government approval.
- S. 22Section 22 deems all Board members, officers, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act.