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    "id": 14557,
    "slug": "andhra-pradesh-land-grabbing-prohibition-rules-1988",
    "title": "Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Rules, 1988",
    "short_title": "Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Rules, 1988",
    "act_number": "Published vide G.O.Ms. No. 396, Revenue (L), dated",
    "act_year": 1988,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Andhra Pradesh",
    "law_status": "unknown",
    "enactment_date": null,
    "description": "Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Rules, 1988",
    "preamble": "",
    "section_label": "Section",
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        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Short title and commencement.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 0
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Definition.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) \"Act\" means Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982;\n(b) \"Court\" means, the Special Court constituted under Section 7 of the Act and includes the Special Tribunal as defined under Clause (i-b) of section 2 of the Act;\n(c) \"Form\" means, a form appended to these rules;\n(d) \"Mandal Revenue Officer\" means a Mandal Revenue Officer holding the charge of a Revenue Mandal;\n(e) \"Revenue Inspector\" means, Revenue Inspector holding the charge of a Revenue Inspector's post in a Revenue Mandal, and includes a Special Revenue Inspector appointed by the District Collector for purpose of these rules;\n(f) \"Revenue Divisional Officer\" means a Deputy collector, Sub-Collector or an Assistant Collector, Incharge or a Revenue Division;\n(g) \"Registrar\" means Registrar of the Special Court;\n(h) \"Village\" means Revenue Village ;\n(i) \"Tribunal\" means the Special Tribunal as defined in Secti8on 2(ib) of the Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 1
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. Procedure for making application.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Courts Fee.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Sl. No.\nL.G.C. Application valuation\nCourt fee (in Rupees)\n1.\nFrom Rs. 1/- upto Rs. 1,00,000/-\nRs. 1,000/-\n2.\nFrom Rs. 1,00,001/- to Rs. 5,00,000/-\nRs. 3,000/-\n3.\nFrom Rs. 5,00,001/- to Rs. 10,00,000/-\nRs. 5,000/-\n4.\nFrom Rs. 10,00,001/- to Rs. 5,00,000/-\nRs. 10,000/-\n5.\nFrom Rs. 50,00,001/- and above\nRs. 15,000/-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Procedure of Suo motu Action.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Verification of Application.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) the correctness of the statements made in the application [x x x] ;\n(ii) the facts relating to ownerships, actual possession and use of the land concerned ; and\n(iii) such other particulars and information as would be useful to the Court to arrive at a correct decision on the claims made in the application.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 5
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. Notice of taking cognizance of a case.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 6
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "8. Notice to persons interested in land.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 7
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. Notice to the Land Grabbers.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 8
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "10. Serving of Notice.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 9
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "11. Filing of Counter.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 10
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "12. Withdrawal of the case from the Special Tribunal.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 11
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "13. Application of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) enforcing the attendance of any person and examing him on oath ;\n(b) compelling the production of documents and material objects;\n(c) issuing Commission for examination of witnesses ;\n(d) every enquiry or investigation by the Court shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of Sections 193 and 228 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860).",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 12
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "14. Transfer of criminal cases to other Benches.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 13
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "15. Procedure for taking possession.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 14
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "16. Appeals.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Explanation:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 15
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "17. Procedure of Hearing Applications/Appeals.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 16
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "18. Review.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "19. Seal and Emblem.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "[ Form I] [ See Rule 3 ] Application under sub-section (1) of Section 7-A and under sub-section (1) of Section 8 of Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982 To\nForm I]\n[ See Rule 3 ]\nApplication under sub-section (1) of Section 7-A and under sub-section (1) of Section 8 of Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982\nApplication under sub-section (1) of Section 7-A and under sub-section (1) of Section 8 of Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982\n: Applicants\n: Respondents\nCounsel for the Applicant\nApplicant Verification I, the above named applicant do hereby declare that the contents of the application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information.\nApplicant\nVerification\nVerification\nApplicant\nSchedule of Property\nList of Documents\nSl. No.\nDate of Document\nDescription\nCounsel for applicant]\nForm II-A\nForm II-A\n[ See Rule 7 (1) ]\nNotice\nNotice\nSignature :\nDesignation :\nThe Schedule\nThe Schedule\nName of the owner of the land\nVillage in which it is located\nMandal and District in which it falls\nSl. No. sub-division No. of the alleged land\nBoundaries of the land\nExtent of the land\nRemarks\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\nForm II-B\nForm II-B\n[ See Rule 7 (2) ]\nSignature :\nDesignation :\nThe Schedule\nThe Schedule\nName of the owner of the land\nVillage in which it is located\nMandal and District in which it falls\nS. No. subdivision No. of the alleged land\nBoundaries of the land\nExtent of the land\nRemarks\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\nSpecial Tribunal :\nForm III-A\nForm III-A\n[ See Rule 8 (1) ]\nNotice\nNotice\nSignature :\nDesignation :\nThe Schedule\nThe Schedule\nName of the owner of the land\nVillage in which it is located\nMandal and District in which it falls\nS. No. subdivision No. of the alleged land\nBoundaries of the land\nExtent of the land\nRemarks\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\nSignature :\nDesignation :\nForm III-B\nForm III-B\n[ See Rule 8 (1) ]\nNotice\nNotice\nSignature :\nDesignation :\nThe Schedule\nThe Schedule\nName of the owner of the land\nVillage in which it is located\nMandal and District in which it falls\nS. No. subdivision No. of the alleged land\nBoundaries of the land\nExtent of the land\nRemarks\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\n[ Form IV]\nForm IV]\n[ See Rule 9 ]\nIn the Special Court/Tribunal under Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act\nIn the Special Court/Tribunal under Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act\nBetween\nOfficer's Signature :\nDesignation :\nSpecial Court/Tribunal :\nForm V\nForm V\n[ See Rule 15 (2) ]\nOfficer\nDesignation :\nThe Schedule\nThe Schedule\nName of the owner of the land\nVillage in which it is located\nMandal and District in which it falls\nS. No. subdivision No. of the alleged land\nBoundaries of the land\nExtent of the land\nRemarks\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\nForm VI\nForm VI\n[ See Rule 15 (4) ] Certificate This is to certify that the Land mentioned in the schedule below which is in my possession/occupation and I have voluntarily delivered possession of the said land to Sri ...................... Son of ............... Government/Religious or Charitable Institution/Endowment including Wakf/local authority.\nCertificate\nCertificate\nSignature :\nDesignation :\nThe Schedule\nThe Schedule\nName of the owner of the land\nVillage in which it is located\nMandal and District in which it falls\nSl. No. subdivision No. of the alleged land\nBoundaries of the land\nExtent of the land\nRemarks\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\nForm VII\nForm VII\n[ See Rule 15 (5) & (6) ] Certificate This is to certify that Sri ...................... Son of ................... who is in possession of occupation of the land shown in the schedule below having failed to deliver possession of the said land/voluntarily in pursuance of the orders of the Special Court/Tribunal. I have entered the said land and have taken possession thereof after removing the obstruction and unauthorised occupation on the said land on this day ................. the ............... day of ..................... (Month) .................. (Year).\nCertificate\nCertificate\nOfficer authorised to take possession\nThe Schedule\nThe Schedule\nName of the owner of the land\nVillage in which it is located\nMandal and District in which it falls\nSl. No. subdivision No. of the alleged land\nBoundaries of the land\nExtent of the land\nRemarks\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\nForm VIII\nForm VIII\n[ See Rule 16(1) ] Form of cause title of the Appeal In the Special Court under the Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act Hyderabad Appeal No. ............... of 19 ............. Between : 1. 2. A.B. C.D. ….............................. (Petitioners) Appellants and 1. 2. E.F G.H ….............................. Respondents On appeal from the Court of the Special Tribunal (District Judge) of ................ in O.P. No. .............. of 19 .............\nForm of cause title of the Appeal In the Special Court under the Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act Hyderabad Appeal No. ............... of 19 ............. Between :\nForm of cause title of the Appeal\nIn the Special Court under the Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act Hyderabad\nAppeal No. ............... of 19 .............\nBetween :\n1. 2.\nA.B. C.D.\n….............................. (Petitioners)\nAppellants\nand\n1. 2.\nE.F G.H\n…..............................\nRespondents",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 18
        }
    ],
    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "Last Updated 13th September, 2019 [ap169]",
        "Act Number": "Published vide G.O.Ms. No. 396, Revenue (L), dated 30.5.1988, R.S. to Part-I (Extraordinary) A.P. Gazette, dated 9.6.1988",
        "Enactment Date": "",
        "Act Year": "1988",
        "Short Title": "Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Rules, 1988",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Andhra Pradesh"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:18"
}