Section15
The Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984

Preparation of the scheme for systematic land development

In force Act 15 of 1984 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 15 of 1984

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Section 15 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984 deals with preparation of the scheme for systematic land development. The Land Development Officer shall, as soon as may be after the issue of notification under section 12, hold a meeting of land-holders in the unit and after hearing their views, cause the preparation of a suitable scheme for systematic land development.

Preparation of the scheme for systematic land development - (1) The Land Development Officer shall, as soon as may be after the issue of notification under section 12, hold a meeting of land-holders in the unit and after hearing their views, cause the preparation of a suitable scheme for systematic land development.

(2) Any scheme so prepared shall amongst other matters, setout the estimated cost of the scheme a sketch plan of the area proposed to be covered under the scheme and the particulars of the site of the pipe outlet re- localisation or re-alignment of the pipe outlet and re-alignment of the existing irrigation system, survey numbers covered, field boundaries, as existing and as proposed, the extent required for the irrigation system and the land-holders to be benefited and other persons affected thereby.

(3) Every scheme shall, immediately after its preparation, be published in such form and manner as may be prescribed inviting objections and suggestions with respect thereof within fifteen days of such publications.

(4) The Land Development Officer shall consider the objections and suggestions received, if any, from the land-holders and finalise the scheme either as originally proposed by him or with such modifications as he may consider fit and publish the scheme as finalized in such form and manner as may be prescribed (thereinafter in this chapter referred to as the approved scheme).

Section 15, The Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984 (Act 15 of 1984).

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  1. s. 12

Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act deal with?

Section 15 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act is headed "Preparation of the scheme for systematic land development". The Land Development Officer shall, as soon as may be after the issue of notification under section 12, hold a meeting of land-holders in the unit and after hearing their views, cause the preparation of a suitable scheme for systematic land development.

How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act 15, section 15 Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, section 15 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 15 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 12, so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act was enacted in 1984 as Act 15 of 1984. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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