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The Andhra Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority Act, 2023

The Andhra Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority Act, 2023

Infrastructure202339 sections6 chapters

The Andhra Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority Act, 2023, establishes a dedicated statutory body to manage, develop, and regulate the state's inland waterways, including rivers, canals, and lakes. It centralizes the administration of water transport, cruise services, and water tourism infrastructure under the Andhra Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority. For citizens and businesses, this Act streamlines the use of water bodies for navigation and tourism, sets safety standards, and provides a framework for infrastructure projects. It effectively replaces previous maritime board provisions for inland activities, ensuring a coordinated approach to water-based economic development and safety across the state.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II ANDHRA PRADESH INLAND WATERWAYS AUTHORITY →

  1. 3Constitution and incorporation of the Andhra Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority
  2. 4All the policy decisions shall be taken by the Board presided by Chairman of the Authority who shall also be the Chairman of the Board.
  3. 5Disqualifications for appointment as a member
  4. 6Powers of Chairman
  5. 7Meetings
  6. 8Removal of members
  7. 9Vacancy not to invalidate proceedings of the Authority
  8. 10Chairman, Vice-Chairman, CEO and other officers
  9. 11The terms and conditions of the service of all other officers and employees of the Authority shall be determined by the Authority.
  10. 12Authority to act on business principles

Chapter III PROPERTY AND CONTRACTS →

  1. 13Transfer of assets and liabilities to the Authority
  2. 14Contracts by the Authority
  3. 15Mode of executing contracts on behalf of the Authority

Chapter IV FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY →

  1. 16Functions of the Authority
  2. 17Amendment of schemes

Chapter V FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 18Levy and Collection of fees and charges
  2. 19Grants and loans by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
  3. 20Borrowing powers of the Authority
  4. 21Constitution of Fund
  5. 22Budget
  6. 23Investments of funds
  7. 24Annual Report
  8. 25Accounts and audit
  9. 26Annual report and auditors’ report to be laid before the Andhra Pradesh Legislature

Chapter VI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 27Power of AP Government to issue directions
  2. 28Compulsory acquisition of land for the Authority
  3. 29The authority shall have full right to have access from water body to the land so acquired an banks of inland waters for discouraging its duties and obligations under the Act.
  4. 30Power to enter
  5. 31Delegation
  6. 32The CEO shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Authority.
  7. 33Members, officers and employees of the Authority to be public servants
  8. 34Protection of action taken in good faith
  9. 35Power of the Andhra Pradesh Government to supersede the Authority
  10. 36Power to make rules
  11. 37Power to make regulations
  12. 38Rules and regulations to be laid before Andhra Pradesh Legislature
  13. 39Power to remove difficulties

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