Standing Order No. 69/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 9th April, 2026 on the execution of works for a Panchayat

Standing Order No. 69/2026

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, dated the 9th April, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Panchayat Inspectors,

Subject: The execution of works for a Panchayat by contractors engaged by a Panchayat under the Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Andhra Pradesh Act 13 of 1994), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the execution of works for a Panchayat by contractors engaged by a Panchayat.

2. The matter has been examined. Every contractor engaged by a Panchayat carrying on the execution of works for a Panchayat shall make an application in Form 3 to the Gram Sabha within twenty-one days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Panchayat Inspector shall ensure that village map is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Gram Sabha within twenty-one days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

(Secretary to Government)