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The Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation Act, 1998

Infrastructure199831 sections6 chapters

The Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation Act, 1998 establishes a dedicated statutory body to plan, construct, maintain, and manage state roads and related infrastructure across Andhra Pradesh. It applies to government authorities, road developers, and citizens using state transport networks. The law empowers the newly formed corporation to acquire land, execute construction projects, raise funds, and oversee road maintenance previously handled by multiple departments. By streamlining governance and securing dedicated management for transport infrastructure, this Act ensures safer, better-connected roads and faster economic growth for ordinary residents and businesses throughout the region.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CORPORATION →

  1. 3Incorporation of the Corporation
  2. 4Constitution of the Corporation
  3. 5Term of office and conditions of service of members
  4. 6Meetings of the Corporation
  5. 7Constitution of Committees
  6. 8Temporary association of persons with the Corporation for particular purposes
  7. 9Vacancy, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of the Corporation
  8. 10Appointment of Managing Director and other staff
  9. 11Authentication of orders and other instruments of the Corporation
  10. 12General powers of the Corporation

Chapter III FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE CORPORATION →

  1. 13Functions of the Corporation
  2. 14Vesting of roads in the Corporation
  3. 15Power of Government to entrust other works to Corporation

Chapter IV ACQUISITION OF LAND →

  1. 16Corporation to act as an agent of the Government

Chapter V FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 17Capital of the Corporation
  2. 18Fund of the Corporation
  3. 19Charges on the Fund of the Corporation
  4. 20Power to borrow
  5. 21Expenditure not covered by the budget
  6. 22Investment of funds
  7. 23Accounts and audit
  8. 24Submission of Annual Report
  9. 25Power of Government to give directions to the Corporation

Chapter VI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 26Execution of contracts
  2. 27Every contract or assurance of property on behalf of the Corporation shall be in writing and executed by such authority or officer in such manner as may be provided by regulations.
  3. 28Power to make rules
  4. 29Power to make regulations
  5. 30Protection of action taken in good faith
  6. 31Power to remove difficulties

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