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The Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) (Amendment) Act, 1987

The Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) (Amendment) Act, 1987

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The Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) (Amendment) Act, 1987 enhances regulations against illegal land occupation across Andhra Pradesh. It applies to any individual accused of illegally occupying government or private land. The law grants Special Courts and Tribunals the powers of both Civil Courts and Courts of Session to expedite trials. Importantly, once initial ownership is shown, the law presumes the accused is guilty, shifting the burden of proof onto them to prove otherwise. It also enables Special Courts to review their decisions to rectify mistakes, protecting property rights and ensuring justice.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Amendment of section 1, Act 12 of 1982
  3. 3. Amendment of section 2
  4. 4. Hyderabad".
  5. 5. Special Court", the words "the SpeciaI Court" shall be substituted.
  6. 6. Amendment of section 8
  7. 7. Substitution of sections 9 and 10
  8. 9. Save as expressly provided in this Act, the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the Andhra Pradesh Civil
  9. 10. Where in any proceedings under this Act, a land is alleged to have been grabbed, and such land is prima facie proved to
  10. 11. Insertion of new sections 17A and 17B
  11. 17A. The Special Court may in order to prevent the miscarriage of justice review its judgment or order passed under section
  12. 17B. Provided further that the Special Court shall not allow any review petition and set aside its previous order or judgment without hearing the parties affected.
  13. 17B1. Provided further that the Special Court shall not allow any review petition and set aside its previous order or judgment without hearing the parties affected.

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