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The Andhra State Act, 1953

Provisions for detention in, and power to commit to, certain jails and other institutions

In force From 01 Oct 1953 Act 30 of 1953 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 30 of 1953 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 14 Sep 1953 In force 01 Oct 1953

Section 59 of the Andhra State Act, 1953 deals with provisions for detention in, and power to commit to, certain jails and other institutions. The Government of Madras and the Government of Mysore shall, for a period of five years from the appointed day, make available to the Government of Andhra the jails and other institutions specified in Part I and Part II respectively of the Eighth Schedule for the reception and detention of persons c The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1953.

(1) The Government of Madras and the Government of Mysore shall, for a period of five years from the appointed day, make available to the Government of Andhra the jails and other institutions specified in Part I and Part II respectively of the Eighth Schedule for the reception and detention of persons committed to, or ordered to be detained in, such jails or institutions by any court, tribunal or other authority in the State of Andhra.

(2) It shall be competent for a court, tribunal or other authority in the State of Andhra to order the commitment to, or detention in, any of the jails and other institutions specified in the Eighth Schedule during the period referred to in sub-section (1) of persons convicted and sentenced, or ordered to be detained therein, by such court, tribunal or other authority notwithstanding that such jail or institution is outside the State.

(3) The terms and conditions subject to which the jails and other institutions specified in the Eighth Schedule shall be used by the Government of Andhra for the purposes referred to in subsection (1) shall be such as may be agreed upon between the Governments concerned by the 1st day of January, 1954, or, if no agreement is reached by the said date, as may be fixed by order of the President.

Section 59, The Andhra State Act, 1953 (Act 30 of 1953).

Questions about Section 59

What does Section 59 of the Andhra State Act deal with?

Section 59 of the Andhra State Act is headed "Provisions for detention in, and power to commit to, certain jails and other institutions". The Government of Madras and the Government of Mysore shall, for a period of five years from the appointed day, make available to the Government of Andhra the jails and other institutions specified in Part I and Part II respectively of the Eighth Schedule for the reception and detention of persons c

How do I find court cases under Section 59 of the Andhra State Act?

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When did Section 59 of the Andhra State Act come into force?

Section 59 of the Andhra State Act, cited as Andhra State Act 1953 59, came into force on 01 Oct 1953, having been enacted on 14 Sep 1953. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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