Andhra Pradesh Promotion of Social Audit and Prevention of Corrupt Practices Act, 2012
Andhra Pradesh Promotion of Social Audit and Prevention of Corrupt Practices Act, 2012
The Andhra Pradesh Promotion of Social Audit and Prevention of Corrupt Practices Act, 2012 establishes a legal mechanism to prosecute corruption in state government schemes. It applies to public servants and individuals responsible for executing welfare programs who commit financial irregularities or abuse their power. The legislation creates Special Mobile Courts to try offences uncovered during social audit public hearings and guarantees protection to social audit teams acting in good faith. By empowering community-driven audits and ensuring swift judicial trials, this Act promotes transparency, deters corruption, and holds public officials accountable to citizens.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Power to establish Special Mobile Courts
- 4. Cases triable by Special Magistrates
- 5. Enquiry and complaint
- 6. Cognizance of offences
- 7. Appointment of Special Prosecutor
- 8. Trial of offences
- 9. Offences and Penalties
- 10. Appeal
- 11. Matters to be taken into consideration for fixing fine
- 12. Accused person to be a competent witness
- 13. Protection to social audit teams and its members for actions taken in good faith
- 14. Act to be in addition to other laws
- 15. Power to issue directions
- 16. Power to make rules
- 17. Repeal of Ordinance 1 of 2012
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