Section 86 of The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 in hindi — Staff of the Management Board

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Official Legislative Text

(1)The Board shall employ such staff as it may consider necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions under this Act and such staff shall, at the first instance, be appointed on deputation from the successor States in equal proportion and absorbed permanently in the Board.
(2)The Government of the successor States shall at all times provide the necessary funds to the Board to meet all expenses (including the salaries and allowances of the staff) required for the discharge of its functions and such amounts shall be apportioned between the States concerned in such proportion as the Central Government may, having regard to the benefits to each of the said States, specify
(3)The Board may delegate such of its powers, functions and duties as it may deem fit to the Chairman of the said Board or to any officer subordinate to the Board.
(4)The Central Government may, for the purpose of enabling the Board to function efficiently, issue such directions to the State Governments concerned, or any other authority, and the State Governments, or the other authority, shall comply with such directions.

Educational Study Layer

Summary

Empowers the River Boards to employ necessary staff for discharging their duties efficiently.

Practical examples

1Ramesh, an administrative clerk in the Telangana irrigation department, is sent on deputation, which is a temporary transfer to another agency, on August 1, 2014, to work for the newly formed Godavari River Board. He works alongside Suresh, a clerk from Andhra Pradesh, representing an equal proportion of staff from both states as required for initial appointments. Eventually, the Board absorbs Ramesh as a permanent employee.

2Priya, a finance officer, is calculating the annual budget for the Krishna River Board in 2015. Under the reorganisation rules, she requests 50 lakh rupees for salaries and office expenses. The Central Government specifies that since Andhra Pradesh receives 60 percent of the water benefits and Telangana receives 40 percent, Andhra Pradesh must contribute 30 lakh rupees and Telangana must contribute 20 lakh rupees to Priya's budget.

FAQ

1. How is the staff initially appointed to the River Management Boards under Section 86 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014?

Under Section 86 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, the River Management Board can employ necessary staff. At the first instance, this staff must be appointed on deputation, which is a temporary transfer of an employee, from the successor states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in equal proportion, and they are eventually absorbed permanently into the Board.

2. Who pays for the salaries and expenses of the River Management Board staff under Section 86 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014?

Under Section 86 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, the successor states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana must provide the necessary funds to meet all the Board's expenses, including salaries and allowances. The Central Government decides how these costs are apportioned, meaning divided, between the states, based on the benefits each state receives.

3. Can the River Management Board delegate its powers to subordinate officers under Section 86 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014?

Yes, under Section 86 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, the River Management Board is authorised to delegate, or transfer, its powers, functions, and duties to its Chairman or to any subordinate officer as it sees fit.

4. What power does the Central Government have over state governments regarding the River Management Board under Section 86 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014?

Under Section 86 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, the Central Government has the authority to issue directions to the state governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, or any other authority, to ensure the Board can function efficiently, and these governments or authorities must comply with those directions.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 86 of The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, how must the initial staff of a River Management Board be appointed?

Q2.How are the funds required to meet the expenses of a River Management Board apportioned between the successor states under Section 86 of The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014?

Q3.To whom is a River Management Board authorised to delegate its powers, functions, and duties under Section 86 of The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014?

Q4.What is the legal obligation of the successor state governments regarding directions issued by the Central Government under Section 86 of The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014?

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