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The Andhra Pradesh Industrial Single Window Clearance Act, 2002

The Andhra Pradesh Industrial Single Window Clearance Act, 2002

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The Andhra Pradesh Industrial Single Window Clearance Act, 2002 simplifies the process of obtaining government approvals for starting businesses in the state. It regulates the timeline and issuance of local permits through specialized district and state committees. This law applies to all industrial undertakings, from manufacturing to service businesses, seeking commercial operations in Andhra Pradesh. It matters because it reduces bureaucratic delay by establishing a single portal for applications and introducing automatic approvals if departments take too long. By replacing tedious paperwork with a self certification system, it accelerates economic growth while penalizing companies that violate their official compliance rules.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called the
  2. 2Definitions - In this Act, unless the context, otherwise requires,-

Chapter II CONSTITUTION, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT →

  1. 3Constitution, powers and functions of District Committees - (1) The
  2. 4Constitution, powers and functions of State Committee- (1) The
  3. 5Constitution, powers and functions of Special Committees - (1) The
  4. 6Constitution, powers and functions of Empowered Committee - (1) The
  5. 7State Committee, District Committees and the Competent Authorities.
  6. 8Committees and the Competent Authorities.
  7. 9Nodal Agency at the district level.

Chapter III Chapter III →

  1. 10Filing of Application forms - (1) All applications for clearances shall be
  2. 11Power to call additional information
  3. 12Combined application forms (CAF) - (1) It shall be competent for the
  4. 13Self certification- (1) Every enterpreneur shall furnish a 'Self Certification'
  5. 14Time limits for processing of applications- Notwithstanding anything
  6. 15List of deemed approval - (1) While prescribing time limits under Section
  7. 16Information of deemed approval
  8. 17Review of District level cases
  9. 18District Committee and the competent authorities.
  10. 19Review of State level cases - Notwithstanding anything contained in any
  11. 20Revision of State level cases by State Board
  12. 21Empowered Committee and pass appropriate orders as it deems fit and such orders shall be final.
  13. 22Exemption
  14. 23Penalty
  15. 24Offences by companies, etc
  16. 25Act to override other Laws
  17. 26Powers to remove doubts or difficulties
  18. 27Power to give directions
  19. 28Committees, as the case may be, shall be bound to follow and act upon such directions.
  20. 29Power to make rules
  21. 30Repeal of Ordinance 6 of 2002- The Andhra Pradesh Industrial Single

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