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The Andhra Pradesh State Minorities Commission Act, 1998

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The Andhra Pradesh State Minorities Commission Act, 1998 establishes a dedicated commission to safeguard the interests of minority communities within the state. It outlines the constitution, appointment terms, resignation, and removal procedures for the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and members, alongside staffing and meeting protocols. The law grants the commission specific powers and functions to investigate grievances, protect rights, and recommend measures for the socio-economic and educational development of minorities. This matters because it ensures a structured, authoritative body exists to promote equality, address discrimination, and protect the cultural and religious rights of vulnerable groups in Andhra Pradesh.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of the Commission
  4. 4. Term of office of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members
  5. 5. Resignation and removal
  6. 6. Provided that, no person shall be removed under this clause until that person has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.
  7. 7. Staff of the Commission
  8. 8. Meetings of the Commission
  9. 9. Procedure to be regulated by the Commission
  10. 10. Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission
  11. 11. No act or proceeding of the Commission shall be questioned or shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the Commission.
  12. 12. Powers of the Commission
  13. 13. Grants by the Government
  14. 14. Accounts and Audit
  15. 15. Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Members and Staff of the Commission to be public servants
  16. 16. Annual Report
  17. 17. Annual Report and Audit Report to be laid before the Legislative Assembly
  18. 18. Power to make rules
  19. 19. Power to remove difficulties

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