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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 title
An 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