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Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission Act, 2009

Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission Act, 2009

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This Act establishes the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission to oversee the state's water resources. It applies to the entire state and regulates water usage for various purposes like domestic needs, agriculture, and industry. The Commission is a corporate body that appoints experts in engineering and economics to manage irrigation projects and ensure efficient water distribution. By creating this independent regulatory body, the government aims to bring transparency and efficiency to water management, ensuring fair access and sustainable use of water for the benefit of all citizens and sectors in Andhra Pradesh.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission Act, 2009.
  2. 2Definitions - (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:

Chapter II ANDHRA PRADESH WATER RESOURCES REGULATORY COMMISSION →

  1. 3Establishment and Incorporation of Commission - (1) The Government shall within three months from the date of the
  2. 4Qualifications for appointment and the manner of selection of members- (1) The Chairperson and the Members of the Commission shall be appointed as follows:
  3. 5Constitution and functions of Selection Committee- (1) The Government shall, by notification, for the purposes of
  4. 6Term of office of members - (1) The Chairperson and Members of the Commission shall hold office for a period of five
  5. 7Salaries and allowances of members - (1) The Chairperson and Members of the Commission shall be paid such fees or
  6. 8Conditions of service - (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 6, the Chairperson and Members of the Commission may:
  7. 9Disqualifications for being a member of the Commission - (1) A person shall be disqualified for being appointed as, or for being, a Chairperson and Members of the Commission:
  8. 10Conflict of interest to disqualify members
  9. 11Power of Government to depute Officers and employees to Commission and their service conditions - (1) The Commission
  10. 12Proceedings of Commission - (1) The Commission shall meet at the head office or at any place and at such time as the Chairperson may direct.
  11. 13Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate act or proceedings - (1) No act or proceedings of the Commission shall be questioned

Chapter III POWER, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION →

  1. 14Powers, functions and duties of the Commission - The powers, functions and duties of the Commission shall be as under:
  2. 15General policies of the Commission - The Commission shall work according to the framework of the State Water Policy and other existing laws of the state.

Chapter IV ACCOUNTS, AUDIT AND REPORTS →

  1. 16Grants and advances to Commission
  2. 17Budget of Commission
  3. 18Accounts of Commission - (1) The Commission shall maintain proper accounts and other relevant records and prepare an
  4. 19Annual Reports of Commission - (1) The Commission shall prepare once in every year in such form, and at such time as

Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 20General Powers of the State Government
  2. 21Members, officers and other staff of commission to be public servants
  3. 22Protection of action taken in good faith
  4. 23Power to make Rules - (1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, and subject to the
  5. 24Dispute Resolution Mechanism - (1) The Government by an order issued in its behalf authorize any competent officer or
  6. 25Powers of Commission to make regulations

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