THE ANDHRA PRADESH MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS ACT, 1994
The Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations Act, 1994
The Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations Act, 1994 establishes the legal framework for constituting and governing municipal corporations across larger urban areas in Andhra Pradesh. It applies to urban local bodies, defining their governance structure, municipal authorities, electoral procedures, and administrative setups such as Wards Committees. The legislation outlines provisions for seat reservations, terms of office, financial oversight through designated commissions, and adapts established municipal rules. By establishing structured urban administration and local representation, this law empowers citizens with decentralized governance, public service delivery, and organized development in major cities across the state.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Specification of larger urban area
- 4. Municipal authorities
- 5. Composition of Corporation
- 6. Reservation of seats
- 7. Term of Office of Members and filling of seats
- 8. Casual Vacancies of Members
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- 10. Constitution, powers and functions of the Wards Committees
- 11. State Election Commission
- 12. Finance Commission
- 13. Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965 not to apply on specification as larger Urban area
- 14. Application of the provisions of the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955 (Act II of 1956)
- 14A. General provision for reservation of office of Mayor in the Corporations of the State
- 15. Levy and Collection of pipeline service charges
- 16. Transitional Provisions
- 17. Appointment of Special Officer
- 18. Power to make Rules
- 19. Repeal of Ordinance 9 of 1994
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