Bare Act
The Code of Criminal Procedure (Andhra Pradesh Amendment) Act, 2018
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The Code of Criminal Procedure (Andhra Pradesh Amendment) Act, 2018 establishes the framework for the Backward Classes Commission in Andhra Pradesh. This legislation governs the appointment, terms of office, salaries, and operational procedures for the chairperson, members, and staff of the commission. It outlines its core functions, investigative powers, government grants, and financial auditing processes, ensuring administrative continuity despite vacancies. The law applies to state authorities and public administrators, providing a structured oversight body to safeguard and promote the social welfare of backward communities across the region.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Constitution of the Commission for Backward Classes
- 4. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members
- 5. Officers and other employees of the Commission
- 6. Salaries and allowances to be paid to the Chairperson, Members and employees
- 7. Vacancies etc., not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission
- 8. No act or proceedings 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.
- 9. Functions of the Commission
- 10. Powers of the Commission
- 11. Grants by the Government
- 12. Accounts and audit
- 13. Annual report
- 14. Chairperson, Members and employees of the Commission to be public servants
- 15. The Chairperson, Members and employees of the Commission shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
- 16. Power to remove difficulties
- 17. Repeal and Savings
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