The Telangana Promotion of Social Audit and Prevention of Corrupt Practices Act, 2012
The Telangana Promotion of Social Audit and Prevention of Corrupt Practices Act, 2012
This Act regulates the execution of public welfare programs and government schemes in Telangana by preventing corruption, fraudulent record-keeping, and the misappropriation of funds or benefits. It applies to residents of Telangana and all officials, staff, or individuals involved in implementing government schemes subject to social audits. The law establishes local trials by Special Magistrates in villages, sets strict penalties including imprisonment for corrupt practices, and provides legal immunity to social audit teams acting in good faith. This legislation matters because it enhances transparency, protects public funds, and ensures that intended welfare benefits reliably reach the targeted beneficiaries without illegal diversion.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 4. Cases triable by Special Magistrates.
- 6. Cognizance of offences.
- 7. Appointment of Special Prosecutor.
- 8. Trial of offences.
- 9. Offences and Penalties.
- 11. Matters to be taken into consideration for fixing fine.
- 12. Accused person to be a competent witness.
- 13. Protection to Social audit teams and its members for actions taken in good faith.
- 14. Act to be in addition to other laws.
- 15. Power to issue directions.
- 16. Power to make rules.
- 17. Repeal of Ordinance 1 of 2012.
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