THE ANDHRA PRADESH MINORITIES COMPONENT (OUTLAY, ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES) ACT, 2022

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    "title": "THE ANDHRA PRADESH MINORITIES COMPONENT (OUTLAY, ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES) ACT, 2022",
    "short_title": "The Andhra Pradesh Minorities Component (Outlay, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2022",
    "act_number": "6",
    "act_year": 2022,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Andhra Pradesh",
    "law_status": "valid",
    "enactment_date": "2022-04-14",
    "description": "The Andhra Pradesh Minorities Component (Outlay, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2022",
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        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "An ACT",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "AN ACT TO ENSURE ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT OF MINORITY COMMUNITIES WITH EMPHASIS ON ACHIEVING EQUALITY IN THE NEXT TEN YEARS FOCUSING ON ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ALONG WITH ENSURING THE SECURITY AND SOCIAL DIGNITY AND PROMOTING EQUITY AMONG MINORITY POPULATION, BY EARMARKING A PORTION, IN PROPORTION TO POPULATION OF MINORITIES WELFARE IN THE STATE OF THE TOTAL OUTLAY FOR CSS & SDP SCHEMES OF THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AS THE OUTLAY OF THE MINORITIES COMPONENT OF THE STATE AND ENSURING EFFECTIVE INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH OR INCIDENTAL THERETO.\nBe it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Andhra Pradesh in the Seventy Third year of the Republic of India as follows :",
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        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "CHAPTER I - PRELIMINARY",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER I",
            "content": "CHAPTER-I\nPRELIMINARY",
            "footnote": "",
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            "sort_order": 10
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Minorities Component (Outlay, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2022.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 20
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Andhra Pradesh.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 40
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) It shall ceases to have effect after the expiry of ten years from the date of commencement, except in respect of this done or omitted to be done before such ceases and upon such ceases the Andhra Pradesh General Clauses Act, 1891, shall apply as if this Act had been repealed by a State Act.",
            "footnote": "Act No.1 of 1891",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 50
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) \"Component\" means Minorities Component;",
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            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 60
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) \"Gaps in Development\" means differences in development indicators of Minorities when compared to the State averages, as may be prescribed particularly relating to human and economic development;",
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            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 70
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) \"General Schemes\" means schemes included in the Annual outlay for CSS & SDP Schemes of the Department which benefit all social groups including Minorities;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 80
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) \"Government\" means the State Government of Andhra Pradesh;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 90
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) \"Minority\" for the purpose of this Act, means a community notified as such by the Central Government;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 100
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) \"Minorities Component\" means the outlay for CSS & SDP Schemes approved by the State Council for inclusion in the Annual Outlay of the Department to bridge the gap in development of \"Minorities\" and shall include the Minorities component of general schemes;",
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            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 110
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(g) \"Minorities Component Fund\" means a portion of the total outlay for CSS & SDP Schemes of the State, in a financial year, as earmarked under section 3;",
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            "is_definition": true,
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        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(h) \"Minorities Component Schemes\" means the Minorities Component schemes included in the Minorities Component of the Departments;",
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            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 130
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) \"Minorities habitation\" means any habitation where population of Minorities is not less than 40% of the total population of the habitation;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 140
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(j)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(j) \"Nodal Agency for Minorities Component\" means the committee headed by Minister of Minorities Welfare;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 150
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(k)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(k) \"Nodal Department\" means Minorities Welfare Department for Sub-Component;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 160
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(l)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(l) \"Notification\" means notification published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and the word 'Notified' shall be construed accordingly;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 170
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(m)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(m) \"Prescribed\" means prescribed by the Government by rules made under the Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 180
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(n)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(n) \"State Council\" means State Council for Development of Minorities constituted under the Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
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        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(o)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(o) \"The Department\" means any Government Department concerned with implementation of the outlay for CSS & SDP Schemes for the Minorities;",
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            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 200
        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "CHAPTER II - OUTLAY, RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR MINORITIES COMPONENT AND SCHEMES",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER II",
            "content": "CHAPTER-II\nOUTLAY, RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR MINORITIES COMPONENT AND SCHEMES",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 210
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "3. The State shall, in every financial year, earmark in such manner as may be prescribed, a portion of the total outlay for CSS & SDP Schemes of the State to be called as Minorities Component Fund:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 220
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 3",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that, the fund to be earmarked is determined at least 6 months prior to commencement of the next financial year:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 230
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 3",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided further that, the Minorities Component Fund outlay shall be revised according to State Annual outlay and:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 3",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided also that the expenditure of the Minorities Component Fund shall be accounted for in the manner hereafter specified in this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 250
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "4. The Department as may be authorized by the Government shall, every financial year, communicate, in the manner prescribed, to the other departments, a tentative outlay for CSS & SDP Schemes out of Minorities Component Fund as earmarked under section 3 for preparation of respective department wise Minorities Component.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 260
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "5. The Components of the Departments shall include only such schemes that secure direct and quantifiable benefits to the Minorities individuals or Minorities households and that have the potential to bridge the gaps in development following the norms laid down in this Act and the rules made there under:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 270
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 5",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that the schemes should be consistent with the Annual Outlay.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 280
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "6. The Departments shall prepare Minorities Component to promote equity in the development among various communities within the Minorities and focused development within.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 290
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "7. The Department shall ensure coverage of Minorities in the ongoing general schemes consistent with their eligibility for the same.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 300
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "8. On receipt of communication under section 4, each department, shall, after estimating the gaps in the development of Minorities, prioritize the development needs of Minorities through a consultative process, as may be prescribed and shall formulate the Minorities Component Schemes and prepare the Component comprising of the Minorities Component schemes, within the State Outlay priorities as communicated under section 5.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 310
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "9. Each Department, excluding the departments separately notified under this Act, shall submit each year, to the respective Nodal Departments, the Component comprising of Minorities Component Schemes proposed to be included in the Annual outlay for CSS & SDP Schemes, for appraisal by the Nodal Agency concerned, within the time frame and in the format, as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 320
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "CHAPTER III - APPRAISAL, ALLOCATION OF MINORITIES COMPONENT FUND AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPONENT",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER III",
            "content": "CHAPETER-III\nAPPRAISAL, ALLOCATION OF MINORITIES COMPONENT FUND AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPONENT",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 330
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "10. The Nodal Agency for Minorities Component, shall take up appraisal of the Minorities Component Schemes submitted by Departments, to ensure conformity with the conditions and norms laid down in the Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 340
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) For schemes exclusively benefiting in Minorities individuals or Minorities households, 100% of scheme cost shall be allocated and accounted for under Minorities Component fund.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 350
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) For schemes benefitting Minorities habitations, 100% of scheme cost shall be allocated and accounted for under Minorities Component fund in case of other habitations the cost shall be allocated and accounted for under Minorities Component in proportion of the population of the Minorities.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 360
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) For general schemes, included in the Component, benefitting Minorities individuals or households, along with others, the scheme cost shall be allocated and accounted for under Minorities Component, in proportion to the Minorities beneficiaries covered;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 370
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) In respect of non-divisible infrastructure works a portion of the scheme cost as may be determined by the Government shall be deemed to have been attributed for Minorities Component.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 380
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "12. The schemes that fulfill the norms laid down in the Act shall be recommended by the Nodal Agency for Minorities for including in the Annual Outlay for CSS & SDP Schemes proposals of the departments and aggregated for placing before the State Council for Development of Minorities constituted under section 15 for consideration and approval as a pre-budget process.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 390
        },
        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "CHAPTER IV - BUDGET PROVISIONING DISTRIBUTION AND STRENGTHENING OF IMPLEMENTATION MACHINERY",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER IV",
            "content": "CHAPTER-IV\nBUDGET PROVISIONING DISTRIBUTION AND STRENGTHENING OF IMPLEMENTATION MACHINERY",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 400
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "13. There shall be an exclusive Secretary, Finance in Finance Department for performing the functions relating to Budget implementation and allocation according to the provisions of this Act within the overall discipline of the ways and means positions as determined by the Finance Department.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 410
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "14. Budget Release Orders shall be issued to each department, for the amount provided in the Budget Estimates for Minorities Component immediately after passing of the budget by the State Legislature in accordance with the schedule and norms prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 420
        },
        {
            "number": "44",
            "title": "CHAPTER V - INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER V",
            "content": "CHAPTER-V\nINSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 430
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) As soon as may be, after the commencement of this Act, the Government shall by notification, constitute a Council under the Chief Minister, to be known as the State Council for Development of Minorities to exercise the powers conferred and to perform the functions assigned to it under the Act and the rules made thereunder.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 440
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The State Council shall meet at least twice in a year,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 450
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) Advise the State Government on all the policy matter relating to Minorities Component;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 460
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) Suggest measures for proper planning and implementation of the schemes by the departments;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 470
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) Approve the Annual Minorities Component proposals of the Departments;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 480
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) Perform such other functions as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 490
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) Nodal Agencies headed by Minister of Minorities Welfare, shall be constituted in the manner prescribed, for Minorities Component and shall exercise the powers conferred and perform the functions assigned under this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 500
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The Minorities Welfare Department shall act as Nodal Department for assisting the respective Nodal Agency to perform its functions and exercise its powers.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 510
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) Evaluate and appraise Minorities Component proposed by the Departments for ensuring conformity to the provisions of this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 520
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Prepare State Minorities Component for placing before the State Council for Development of Minorities for consideration and approval;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 530
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Recommend reallocation of Minorities Component funds from a department to other department;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 540
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) Review the implementation and monitoring of the Minorities Component program;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 550
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) Identify impediments and suggest measures for overcoming the impediments;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 560
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(6) Co-ordinate with the departments for preparation of State Level and District Level Minorities Component;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 570
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(7) Maintain transparency the expenditure; maintain scheme wise; District wise, Village wise and Beneficiary wise details as may be prescribed; set up a web portal for tracking the progress of the implementation, expenditure, output and outcome indicators as may be prescribed of Minorities Component;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 580
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(8)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(8) Facilitate at least annual social auditing of expenditure of Minorities Component funds and facilitate analysis of improvement in Human Development Index against the projections for the State and District:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 590
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 18(8)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that the directions of the Nodal Agency shall be binding on the Departments.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 600
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "Section 19",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "19. The Government shall appropriately strengthen the Nodal Departments of Minorities Welfare with an Administrative and Technical Support Unit and a Component Research Centre as may be prescribed, to perform the functions and discharge the duties assigned to it and to assist the respective Nodal Agency.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 610
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "20. The Department as identified by the State Council may establish a Minorities Component Supporting Unit, as may be prescribed to manage the Minorities Component.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 620
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The Government shall constitute a District Monitoring Committee in each district with the District Collector as its Chairman, which shall be responsible or implementation of the Minorities Component in the District.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 630
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The District Monitoring Committee of each district shall review the implementation of Minorities Component, periodically.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 640
        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "Section 22",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "22. The respective departments of Government shall take such measures as may be necessary for institutional strengthening of State, District and Sub-District units by providing necessary guidelines, staff and training to the staff in the manner prescribed, for effective implementation and monitoring.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 650
        },
        {
            "number": "67",
            "title": "CHAPTER VI - TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MINORITIES COMPONENT",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER VI",
            "content": "CHAPTER-VI\nTRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MINORITIES COMPONENT",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 660
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) Each department shall ensure transparency and accountability at all levels in the implementation of Minorities Component Schemes.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 670
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Each Department shall, host the documents, as may be prescribed in public domain.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 680
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Section 24",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "24. Government shall formulate and appropriate scheme, to award incentives for commendable performance and disincentives for proven negligence and lack of due diligence, in discharge of responsibilities under this Act by any functionary of official concerned:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 690
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 24",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that disciplinary action shall be governed by the relevant service/disciplinary rules applicable to the Government officials and functionaries.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 700
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "25. The Nodal agency shall place before the State Legislature, an Annual Report on outcome of implementation of Minorities Component containing department-wise achievements and the un-utilized funds during the financial year under report.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 710
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 720
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) Determination of gaps in development of Minorities under section 2 (b);",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 730
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) Earmarking Minorities Component Funds from the outlay for CSS & SDP Schemes under section 3;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 740
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) Identification of Minorities Component Schemes and preparation of Component by the departments under section 8;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 750
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) Preparation of budget proposal of Minorities Component for appraisal by the Nodal Departments under section 9;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 760
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) Strengthen the Finance Department for monitoring expenditures under the Minorities Component under section 13;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 770
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) Constitution of and transaction of business in the State Council for development of Minorities, the qualification, disqualification and other allowances to the non-official members of the State Council under section 15;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 780
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(g) Constitution of Nodal Agencies for Minorities Component under section 17;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 790
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(h) Maintenance of a web portal by the Nodal Agency under section 18;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 800
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) Constitution of Administrative and Technical Support Unit in respective Nodal Department for Minorities Component under section 19;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 810
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(j)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(j) Constitution of Minorities Component Supporting Unit at Department level under section 20;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 820
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(k)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(k) Constitution of District Monitoring Committees and the connected matters under section 21;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 830
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(l)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(l) Institutional strengthening at State, District and Sub-District level for ensuring effective implementation, awareness, mass contact program, social audit and monitoring of Minorities Component under section 22; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 840
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)(m)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(m) Procedures for ensuring transparency and accountability in the implementation of Minorities Component under section 23.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 850
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Every rule made under this Act shall, immediately after it is made, be laid before the Legislature of the State, if it is in session and if it is not in session, in the session immediately following for a total period of fourteen days which may be comprised in one session or in two successive sessions and if, before the expiration of the session in which it is so laid or the session immediately following the Legislature agrees in making any modification in the rule or in the annulment of the rule, the rule shall, from the date on which the modification or annulment is notified, have effect only in such modified form or shall stand annulled as the case may be so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 860
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of the Act, the Government may, by order, make such provisions or give such directions not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act as may appear to it to be necessary or expedient for the removal of the difficulty:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 870
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 27(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that no such power shall be exercised after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 880
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as it is made, before each House of the State Legislature.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 890
        }
    ],
    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "202206",
        "Act Number": "6",
        "Enactment Date": "2022-04-14",
        "Act Year": "2022",
        "Short Title": "The Andhra Pradesh Minorities Component (Outlay, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2022",
        "Department": "Law Department",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Andhra Pradesh"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:17"
}