{ "id": 2372, "slug": "the-andhra-pradesh-state-commission-for-scheduled-tribes-act-2020", "title": "THE ANDHRA PRADESH STATE COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES ACT, 2020", "short_title": "The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Tribes Act, 2020", "act_number": "30", "act_year": 2020, "act_type": "STATE", "location": "Andhra Pradesh", "law_status": "valid", "enactment_date": "2020-10-27", "description": "The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Tribes Act, 2020", "preamble": "", "section_label": "Section", "sections": [ { "number": "1", "title": "An ACT", "chapter": null, "content": "AN ACT TO CONSTITUTE THE ANDHRA PRADESH STATE COMMISSION\nFOR SCHEDULED TRIBES TO SAFEGUARD THE INTERESTS OF THE\nSCHEDULED TRIBES IN THE STATE AND FOR MATTERS\nCONNECTED THEREWITH AND INCIDENTAL THERETO.\nBe it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Andhra Pradesh in the\nSeventy-First year of the Republic of India as follows:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 0 }, { "number": "2", "title": "CHAPTER I - PRELIMINARY", "chapter": "CHAPTER I", "content": "CHAPTER-I\nPRELIMINARY", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 10 }, { "number": "1", "title": "Section 1. Short title and commencement", "chapter": null, "content": "1. Short title and commencement", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 20 }, { "number": "1", "title": "Section 1(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) This Act may be called the Andhra\nPradesh State Commission for Scheduled Tribes Act, 2019.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 30 }, { "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, "sort_order": 40 }, { "number": "1", "title": "Section 1(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by\nnotification, in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette, appoint.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 50 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2. Definitions", "chapter": null, "content": "2. Definitions - In this Act unless the context otherwise requires,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 60 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) \"Chairman\" means the Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State\nCommission for Scheduled Tribes appointed under section 5:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 70 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) \"Commission\" means the Andhra Pradesh State Commission for\nScheduled Tribes constituted under section 3:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 80 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) \"Civil Rights\" means any right accruing to a person by reason\nof the abolition of untouchability by Article 17 of the Constitution\nof India;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 90 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) \"Disabilities\" means those as provided in article 15 (2) of the\nConstitution of India;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 100 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) \"Government\" means the State Government of Andhra Pradesh:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 110 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) \"Notification\" means a notification published in the Andhra\nPradesh Gazette and the word 'notified' shall be construed\naccordingly:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 120 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(g)", "chapter": null, "content": "(g) \"Prescribed\" means prescribed by rules made by the\nGovernment under this Act:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 130 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(h)", "chapter": null, "content": "(h) \"Scheduled Tribes\" shall have the meanings assigned to them\nunder clause (25) of Article 366 of the Constitution;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 140 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i) \"Scheduled Areas\" means such areas as the president may by\norder declare to be Scheduled Areas under Para 6(1) of the Fifth\nSchedule to the Constitution of India;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 150 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(j)", "chapter": null, "content": "(j) The words and expressions used by not defined in this Act shall\nhave the same meaning assigned to them in the concerned\nActs/Regulations/Rules or any other such Legislation time being.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 160 }, { "number": "18", "title": "CHAPTER II - ANDHRA PRADESH STATE COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES", "chapter": "CHAPTER II", "content": "CHAPTER-II\nANDHRA PRADESH STATE COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 170 }, { "number": "3", "title": "Section 3. Constitution of the Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Tribes", "chapter": null, "content": "3. Constitution of the Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled\nTribes", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 180 }, { "number": "3", "title": "Section 3(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Government may, by notification, constitute a permanent body\nto be known as the Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Tribes to\nexercise the powers conferred on, and to perform functions assigned to it under\nthe Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 190 }, { "number": "3", "title": "Section 3(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Commission shall be a body corporate having perpetual\nsuccession and a common seal, with power, subject to the provisions of this\nAct and rules made thereunder, to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to\nenter into contracts and shall in the said name sue and be sued.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 200 }, { "number": "3", "title": "Section 3(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The Head quarters of the Commission shall be at Vijayawada/\nAmaravati and the Government may, by notification, specifysuch other place to\nbe the Headquarters of the Commission as may be necessary from time to time.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 210 }, { "number": "4", "title": "Section 4. Meeting of the Commission", "chapter": null, "content": "4. Meeting of the Commission", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 220 }, { "number": "4", "title": "Section 4(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Commission shall hold ordinary\nmeetings at such places and at such intervals asmay be prescribed and\nmeetings may be convened by the Chairman at any time for the transaction of\nany urgent business.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 230 }, { "number": "4", "title": "Section 4(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2)Number of Members necessary to constitute a quorum of meeting and\nthe procedure to be followed therein shall be such as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 240 }, { "number": "5", "title": "Section 5. Composition of the Commission", "chapter": null, "content": "5.Composition of the Commission", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 250 }, { "number": "5", "title": "Section 5(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Commission shall consist of the\nfollowing members:-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 260 }, { "number": "5", "title": "Section 5(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a)a Chairman shall be an eminent person belonging to Scheduled\nTribes preferably from Scheduled Areas to be appointed by the\nGovernment; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 270 }, { "number": "5", "title": "Section 5(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b)not more than five members to be appointed by the Government\nfrom amongst persons of ability, integrity and having outstanding\nrecord of selfless service to the cause of justice for the Scheduled\nTribes belonging to Scheduled Tribes with at least one member\nfrom the primitive Tribal Group one member from the tribes from\nthe plain area and three members from the Scheduled area, and\nout of which two women members shall be appointed by the\nGovernment.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 280 }, { "number": "5", "title": "Section 5(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Secretary shall convene the meetings of the Commission from\ntime to time.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 290 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6. Term of Office and conditions of service of Chairman and Members", "chapter": null, "content": "6. Term of Office and conditions of service of Chairman and Members -", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 300 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1)\nThe Chairman or the Members shall, unless otherwisedisqualified for\ncontinuing as such under the rules, hold office for a term of three years from\nthe date he/she assumes office or until he/she attains age of sixty five years\nwhichever is earlier and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a second term\nonly.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 310 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Chairman or a Member may by writing under his/her hand\naddressed to the Government resign from the office, but he/she shall continue\nin office till his/her resignation is accepted by the Government or his/her\nsuccessor is appointed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 320 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The successors so appointed under sub-section (2) shall hold office for\nthe remainder of the term of his/her predecessor or until he/she attains the\nage of sixty five years, whichever is earlier.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 330 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The Government may remove a person from the office of Member, if\nthat person,-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 340 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(4)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) becomes an un-discharged insolvent;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 350 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(4)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b)is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence which\nin the opinion of the Government involves moral turpitude:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 360 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(4)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c)becomes of unsound mind and stands so declared by a\ncompetent court;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 370 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(4)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d)refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 380 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(4)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e)without obtaining leave of absence from the Commission,\nabsents himself/herself from three consecutive meetings of the\nCommission:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 390 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(4)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) has in the opinion of the Government, so abused the position of\nthe Member as to render that person's continuance in office\ndetrimental to the interest of Scheduled Tribes in the State or the\npublic interest;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 400 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Proviso to Section 6(4)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that no person shall be removed under this clause\nuntil that person has been given an opportunity of being heard in\nthe matter.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 410 }, { "number": "7", "title": "Section 7. Appointment of Officers and other employees of the Commission", "chapter": null, "content": "7. Appointment Officers and other employees of the Commission", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 420 }, { "number": "7", "title": "Section 7(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Government may appoint the Secretary to the Commission who shall be an\nofficer of the Government not below the rank of Joint Secretary to Government\nand such other officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient\nperformance of the functions of the Commission.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 430 }, { "number": "7", "title": "Section 7(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and\nconditions of servece of the Secretary, Officers and other employees appointed\nfor the purpose of the Commission shall be such as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 440 }, { "number": "7", "title": "Section 7(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission\nand shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be\nprescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 450 }, { "number": "8", "title": "Section 8. Salaries and allowances to be paid out of grants", "chapter": null, "content": "8. Salaries and allowances to be paid out of grants The salaries and\nallowances payable to the Chairman and members should be commensurate to\nthe status and dignity of the office and the administrative expenses including\nsalaries, allowances and pensions, payable to the officers and other employees\nreferred to in section 7 shall be paid out of the grants referred to in sub-section\n(1) of section 15.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 460 }, { "number": "9", "title": "Section 9. Vacancies etc. not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission", "chapter": null, "content": "9. Vacancies etc., not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission - No\nact or proceedings of the Commission shall be invalid on the ground merely of\nthe existence of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the Commission.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 470 }, { "number": "10", "title": "Section 10. Proceedings to be regulated by the Commission", "chapter": null, "content": "10. Proceedings to be regulated by the Commission", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 480 }, { "number": "10", "title": "Section 10(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Commission\nshall meet as and when necessary at such time and place asthe Chairman may\nthink fit.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 490 }, { "number": "10", "title": "Section 10(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Commission shall regulate its own procedure.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 500 }, { "number": "10", "title": "Section 10(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3)All orders and decisions of the Commission shall be authenticated by\nthe signature of the Secretary or any other officer of the Commission\nauthorised by the Secretary in his behalf.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 510 }, { "number": "53", "title": "CHAPTER III - POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION", "chapter": "CHAPTER III", "content": "CHAPTER-III\nPOWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 520 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11. Powers of the Commission", "chapter": null, "content": "11. Powers of the Commission", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 530 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Commission shall, while performing\nits functions under section 12, have the powers of a Civil Court trying a suit\nand in particular, in respect of the following matters, namely:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 540 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11(1)(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person\nfrom any partof the State and examining him on oath:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 550 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11(1)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) requiring the discovery and production of any document;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 560 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11(1)(iii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iii) receiving evidence on affidavits.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 570 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11(1)(iv)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iv) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any\nCourt oroffice;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 580 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11(1)(v)", "chapter": null, "content": "(v) issuing Commissions for the examination of witnesses or\ndocuments; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 590 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11(1)(vi)", "chapter": null, "content": "(vi) any other matter which may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 600 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Any proceeding before the Commission shall be deemed to be a\njudicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 192 and 228 of the Indian\nPenal Code (IPC) (Central Act 45 of 1860) and the Commission shall be deemed\nto be a Court for the purpose of section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,\n1973(Central Act 2 of 1974).", "footnote": "45 of 1860; 2 of 1974", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 610 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The Commission shall have the power to requisition such information,\ndocument and such assistance as may be required from any department of the\nGovernment for the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 620 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12. Functions of the Commission", "chapter": null, "content": "12. Functions of the Commission\nfollowing functions, namely: -", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 630 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) inquire, suomotu or on a petition presented to it by a victim or\nby any person on his behalf, into complaint of:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 640 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(a)(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i)violation of any rights provided in the Protection of Civil\nRights Act, 1955 (Central Act 22 of 1955)and the Scheduled\nCastes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities)\nAct, 1989 (Central Act 33 of 1989) and rules there under or\nabetment thereof:", "footnote": "22 of 1955; 33 of 1989", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 650 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(a)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) negligence in the Prevention of such violation, by a public\nservant:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 660 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(a)(iii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iii) inquire and recommend to the concerned disciplinary\nauthority to initiate disciplinary action in cases where the\nCommission is of the view that any public servant has been\ngrossly negligent or grossly indifferent in regard to the\ndetails of his duties in relation to the protection of the\ninterests of Scheduled Tribes:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 670 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) to investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards\nprovided for the Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution or under\nany other law for the time being in force or under any order of the\nGovernment and to evaluate the working of such safeguards:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 680 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c)to evaluate the working of various safeguards and civil rights\naccruing to a person as stipulated in the Protection of Civil Rights\nAct, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes\n(Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for their protection and in laws\nand regulations and any other orders passed by the Union and\nState Governments, to investigate and monitor all matters relating\nto safeguards provided for the Scheduled Tribes under the\nConstitution or under any other law;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 690 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d)to make recommendations with a view to ensure effective\nimplementation and enforcement of all safeguards under\nProtection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and\nthe Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and other\nlaws and the rules:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 700 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e)to undertake a review of the implementation of the policies\npursued by the Union and the State Governments with respect to\nthe Scheduled Tribes:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 710 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f)to look into specific complaints regarding deprivation of rights\nand safeguards in the interest of the Scheduled Tribes;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 720 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(g)", "chapter": null, "content": "(g)to enquire into any unfair practices, take decision thereon and\nrecommend to the Government the action to be taken in that\nmatter;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 730 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(h)", "chapter": null, "content": "(h)to spread literacy among various sections of society regarding\nthe protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes\nand the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention and Atrocities) Act, 1989 and\nto promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection\nof these rights through publications the Media, Seminars and\nother available means:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 740 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i)toconduct studies, research and analysis on the question of\navoidance of discrimination against Scheduled Tribes:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 750 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(j)", "chapter": null, "content": "(j)to suggest appropriate legal and welfare measures in respect of\nScheduled Tribes to be undertaken by the Government:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 760 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(k)", "chapter": null, "content": "(k)to inquire into any unfair practice,-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 770 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(k)(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i)on receiving a written complaint from any Scheduled\nTribe women alleging that she has been subjected to\nany unfair practice or on a similar complaint from her\nmother or father or sister or brother or from any\norganization;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 780 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(k)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii)to cause investigations or inquires to be made by\nthe Commissioner of Tribal Welfare on issues of\nimportance concerning Scheduled Tribes particularly\nST women and issues concerning unfair practice and\nto report thereon to the Government on the corrective\nmeasures to be taken;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 790 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(l)", "chapter": null, "content": "(I)the monitoring of the working of laws in force concerning\nScheduled Tribes women with a view to identifying the areas where\nthe enforcement of laws is not adequately effective or has not been\nstreamlined and recommending executive or legislative measures\nto be taken;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 800 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(m)", "chapter": null, "content": "(m)to invite one or more prominent persons to participate in the\nmeetings of the Commission to advise on such matters as may be\nnecessary:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 810 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(n)", "chapter": null, "content": "(n) to encourage the efforts of non-governmental organizations and\ninstitutions working in the field of human rights and for the\nupliftment and betterment of Scheduled Tribes:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 820 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(o)", "chapter": null, "content": "(o)to make periodical reports at prescribed intervals to the\nGovernment:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 830 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(p)", "chapter": null, "content": "(p)to make in such reports recommendations as to the measures\nthat should be taken by the Union or any State forthe effective\nimplementation of those safeguards and other measures for the\nprotection, welfare and socio economic development of Scheduled\nTribes; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 840 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(q)", "chapter": null, "content": "(q)to discharge such other functions in relation to the protection,\nwelfare and development and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes\nsubject to the provisions of any law:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 850 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(q)(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i)Measures to be taken prevent alienation of tribal people\nfrom the land and to effectively rehabilitate such people in\nwhose case alienation has already been taken place;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 860 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(q)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii)Measures to be taken to safeguard rights of the tribal\ncommunities over mineral resources, water resources etc., as\nlaid down by law.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 870 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(q)(iii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iii)Measures that need to be taken over conferring ownership\nrightsin respect of minor forest produce to Scheduled Tribes\nliving in forest areas.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 880 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(q)(iv)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iv) Measures to be taken for the development of the tribal to\nplug loopholes and to work more viable livelihood strategies.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 890 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(q)(v)", "chapter": null, "content": "(v)Measure to be taken to improve the efficiency of relief and\nrehabilitation measures for tribal groups displaced by\ndevelopment projects.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 900 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(r)", "chapter": null, "content": "(r)to\nexercise such other powers and perform such other functions\nas may be conferred or enjoined upon it by this Act or the rules\nmade thereunder.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 910 }, { "number": "13", "title": "Section 13. Annual Report", "chapter": null, "content": "13. Annual Report The Commission shall prepare once in every year, in such\nform at such time as may beprescribed an Annual Report giving a true and full\naccount of its activities during theprevious years and copies thereof shall be\nforwarded to the Government and the Government shall cause the same to be\nlaid before the Legislature of the State along with a Memorandum explaining\nthe action taken or proposed to be taken on its recommendations and the\nreasons for the non acceptance if any, of such recommendations.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 920 }, { "number": "94", "title": "CHAPTER IV - FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT", "chapter": "CHAPTER IV", "content": "CHAPTER-IV\nFINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 930 }, { "number": "14", "title": "Section 14. Accounts and Audit", "chapter": null, "content": "14. Accounts and Audit", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 940 }, { "number": "14", "title": "Section 14(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Commission shall maintain proper accounts\nand other relevant records and prepare an annual statement of accounts in\nsuch form and in such manner, as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 950 }, { "number": "14", "title": "Section 14(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The accounts of the Commission shall be audited by such authority at\nsuch times and in such manner as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 960 }, { "number": "15", "title": "Section 15. Grants by the Government", "chapter": null, "content": "15. Grants by the Government", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 970 }, { "number": "15", "title": "Section 15(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Government shall, after due\nappropriation made by the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature by law in this\nbehalf, pay to the Commission by way of grants such sums of money as the\nGovernment may think fit for being utilized for the purposes of this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 980 }, { "number": "15", "title": "Section 15(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Commission may spend such sums as it thinks fit for performing\nthe functions under this Act and such sums shall be treated as expenditure\npayable out of the grants referred to in sub-section (1).", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 990 }, { "number": "101", "title": "CHAPTER V - MISCELLANEOUS", "chapter": "CHAPTER V", "content": "CHAPTER-V\nMISCELLANEOUS", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1000 }, { "number": "16", "title": "Section 16. Constitution of Cells", "chapter": null, "content": "16. Constitution of Cells The Government may on the recommendations of\nthe Commission establish a Library, an Information Cell, Research Cell or such\nother Cells as may be necessary from time to time.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1010 }, { "number": "17", "title": "Section 17. Chairman and members and other employees to be public servants", "chapter": null, "content": "17. Chairman and members and other employees to be public\nservants\nThe Chairman/Members and employees of the Commission shall be deemed to\nbe public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code,\n1860.", "footnote": "21 of 1860", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1020 }, { "number": "18", "title": "Section 18. Power to make rules", "chapter": null, "content": "18. Power to make rules", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1030 }, { "number": "18", "title": "Section 18(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Government may, by notification, make\nrules for carrying out all or any of the purpose of this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1040 }, { "number": "18", "title": "Section 18(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Every rule made under this Act shall immediately after it is made, be\r\nlaid before the Legislature of the State, if it is in session and if it is not in\r\nsession, in the session immediately following for a total period of fourteen days\r\nwhich may be comprised in one session or in two successive sessions, and if,\r\nbefore the expiration of the session in which it is so laid or the session\r\nimmediately following, the Legislature agrees in making any modifications in\r\nthe rule or in the annulment of the rule, the rule shall from the date on which\r\nthe modification or annulment is notified have effect only in such modified form\r\nor shall stand annulled as the case may be, so, however that any such\r\nmodification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything\r\npreviously done under that rule.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1050 } ], "metadata": { "Act ID": "202030", "Act Number": "30", "Enactment Date": "2020-10-27", "Act Year": "2020", "Short Title": "The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Tribes Act, 2020", "Department": "Legislature of the State of Andhra Pradesh", "Type": "STATE", "Location": "Andhra Pradesh" }, "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:17" }