The Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959
The Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959
The Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959, regulates the transfer of specific territories between these two Indian states. It applies to the state governments, local residents, and government officials working within the affected regions. This legislation matters because it provides a clear legal framework for shifting boundaries, ensuring that political representation in legislatures remains consistent for all citizens. It also manages the transfer of many ongoing court cases, public assets, and various financial liabilities. By clarifying administrative roles and maintaining vital public services like electricity and transport, the Act ensures a smooth transition during these territorial changes.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Transfer of territories.
- 4. Changes of territorial divisions in Andhra Pradesh.
- 5. Changes of territorial divisions in Madras.
- 6. Amendment of First Schedule to the Constitution.
- 7. Saving powers of State Government.
- 8. Amendment of Fourth Schedule to the Constitution.
- 9. Bye-election to fill the additional seat.
- 10. Amendment of First Schedule to the Delimitation Order.
- 11. Provision as to sitting members.
- 12. Strength of Legislative Assemblies.
- 13. Amendment of Second Schedule to Delimitation Order.
- 14. Amendment of Delimitation Commission’s Final Order No. 19.
- 15. Provisions as to certain sitting member.
- 16. Extent of Council constituencies.
- 17. Sitting members.
- 18. Extension of jurisdiction of, and transfer of proceedings to, Andhra Pradesh High Court.
- 19. Extension of jurisdiction of, and transfer of proceedings to, Madras High Court.
- 20. Right to appear or act in any proceedings transferred under section 18 or section 19.
- 21. Interpretation.
- 22. Appropriation of moneys for expenditure in transferred territories under existing appropriation Acts.
- 23. Reports relating to the accounts of Andhra Pradesh and Madras.
- 24. Distribution of revenues.
- 25. Land and goods.
- 26. Arrears of taxes.
- 27. Right to recover loans and advances.
- 28. Refund of taxes collected in excess.
- 29. Deposits.
- 30. Provident Funds.
- 31. Pensions.
- 32. Contracts.
- 33. Liability in respect of actionable wrong.
- 34. Liability as guarantor of co-operative societies.
- 35. Items in suspense.
- 36. Power of Central Government to order allocation or adjustment in certain cases.
- 37. Certain expenditure to be charged on the Consolidated Fund.
- 38. Provision as to certain financial Corporations.
- 39. Amendment of Act 6 of 1942.
- 40. Provisions as to State Electricity Boards and apportionment of their assets and liabilities.
- 41. Special provisions with regard to Araniar Project.
- 42. Temporary provisions as to the continuance of certain existing road transport permits.
- 43. Provisions relating to services.
- 44. Provisions as to the continuance of officers in the same posts.
- 45. Territorial extent of laws.
- 46. Power to adapt laws.
- 47. Power to construe laws.
- 48. Power to name authorities, etc., for exercising statutory functions.
- 49. Legal proceedings.
- 50. Transfer of pending proceedings.
- 51. Right of pleaders to practise in certain courts.
- 52. Effect of provisions inconsistent with other laws.
- 53. Power to remove difficulties.
- 54. Power to make rules.
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