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The Commission for Development of Backward Areas of Andhra Pradesh Act, 2008

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The Commission for Development of Backward Areas of Andhra Pradesh Act, 2008 establishes a dedicated state commission to identify and address socioeconomic disparities across districts. This law applies to the Andhra Pradesh government and the commission, empowering them to study underdeveloped regions and recommend targeted development schemes. It matters because it ensures balanced regional growth by guiding government budgetary allocations toward backward areas, helping uplift marginalized communities and reducing developmental gaps across the state through structured planning, official oversight, and government grants.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and Extent - (1) This Act may be called the Commission for Development of Backward Areas of Andhra Pradesh Act, 2008.
  2. 2Definitions - In this Act unless the context otherwise requires,-
  3. 3Constitution of Commission for Development of Backward Areas of Andhra Pradesh - (1) The Government may constitute a
  4. 4Term of Office and conditions of Service of Chairperson and Members -
  5. 5Officers and other employees of the Commission - (1) The Government may provide the Commission with such officers and
  6. 6Salaries and Allowance to be paid out of grants
  7. 7Vacancies etc., not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission
  8. 8Procedure to be regulated by the Commission - (1) The Commission shall meet as and when necessary at such time and place as the Chairperson may deem fit.

Chapter III FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE COMMISSION →

  1. 9Functions of the Commission - (1) The Commission shall study and analyse so as to assess the socioeconomic disparities amongst Districts in the State.
  2. 10It would help to take a decision for providing necessary budgetary provisions during the ensuing financial year for undertaking various developmental Schemes.

Chapter IV FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 11Grants by the Government - (1) The Government shall after due appropriation made by the Legislature of the State by law
  2. 12Accounts and Audit - (1) The Commission shall maintain, proper Accounts and other relevant records and prepare an
  3. 13Annual Report
  4. 14Annual Report and Audit Report to be laid before the Legislature of the State

Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 15Chairperson, Members and employees of the Commission to be public servants, Central Act 45 of 1860
  2. 16Power to remove difficulties - (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the
  3. 17Power to make rules - (1) The Government may by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out all or any of the provisions of this Act.

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