The Andhra Pradesh (50 Percent Reservation to Women in all the Nominated Posts) Act No. 27 of 2019. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Andhra Pradesh Document type Legislation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to Provide Reservation for Women in Nominated Posts for Political Upliftment of Women and for Matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject General Keyword Gender Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Institution Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Law shall come into force immediately. Abstract This Act establishes the reservation for women in nominated posts for their political upliftment. In particular, there shall be 50% Reservation to women in all the nominated posts in all the Corporations/ Agencies/ Bodies/ Boards/ Societies/ Committees functioning under all the Administrative Departments of the State of Andhra Pradesh. (i) 50 % women for all the posts of Chairpersons in all the Corporations/ Agencies/ Bodies/ Boards/ Societies/ Committees, functioning under all the Administrative Departments of the State of Andhra Pradesh; (ii) 50% women in respect of all the nominated posts of Directors/ Members in all the Corporations/ Agencies/ Bodies/ Boards/ Societies/ Committees functioning under all the Administrative Departments of the State of Andhra Pradesh; (iii) 50% in the Nominated Posts of Directors/ Members in Every Corporation/ Agency/ Body/ Board/ Society/ Committee, as a Unit. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in