Section 9, Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 [S2J-G3Z]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 April 1989 by No. 3227/1989 [N12-Y1Y].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Commission may, by order in writing, direct any creche to take such measures in relation to the running of a creche as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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prescribed: Section 2, Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 [S2JFWQ] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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Made under this section, or naming it (49)
Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) (Protection order Control) Order, 2017 [N1A-BSZ], 18 May 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) (Register Control) Order, 2018 [N15-XKE], 15 November 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 1741/2010 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 26th July, 2010 on the running of a creche [C12-ZTV], 26 July 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1858/2020 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 17th November, 2020 on the placement of domestic workers [C13-TYF], 17 November 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Information Technology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) (Report Control) Order, 2007 [N13-830], 19 October 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) (Order Control) Order, 2013 [N13-RCM], 1 October 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 2149/2017 of the Environment Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 27th November, 2017 on the employment of women [C11-MZ0], 27 November 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Environment Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1357/2024 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 24th August, 2024 on the placement of domestic workers [C12-AFA], 24 August 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2110/2018 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 7th June, 2018 on the running of a school [C11-PR6], 7 June 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2373/2019 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 25th February, 2019 on the employment of adolescents [C13-P03], 25 February 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 541/2017 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 20th June, 2017 on the placement of children in adoption [C13-HAB], 20 June 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3660/2010 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 21st December, 2010 on the running of a child care institution [C13-0ZA], 21 December 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 519/2024 of the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 2nd January, 2024 on the running of a child care institution [C17-ZQC], 2 January 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2346/2014 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 3rd November, 2014 on the provision of services to aggrieved persons [C17-536], 3 November 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3155/2018 of the Tourism Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 27th February, 2018 on the holding of a beauty contest [C17-DZY], 27 February 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Tourism Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4026/2022 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 15th March, 2022 on the running of a children's home [C17-T5S], 15 March 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) (Institution Control) Order, 2025 [N17-D5X], 28 April 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 4443/2015 of the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 25th August, 2015 on the provision of services to aggrieved persons [C15-ASY], 25 August 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4602/2008 of the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 7th August, 2008 on the running of a children's home [C14-R59], 7 August 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2558/2017 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 17th May, 2017 on the holding of a beauty contest [C15-F2S], 17 May 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2380/2026 of the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 7th March, 2026 on the running of a working women's hostel [C1C-3FM], 7 March 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1052/2023 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 26th June, 2023 on the running of a school [C1B-RMS], 26 June 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1827/2008 of the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 7th April, 2008 on the employment of women [C1A-FFM], 7 April 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3022/2019 of the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 20th September, 2019 on the running of a shelter home [C1B-DEP], 20 September 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1565/2024 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 14th September, 2024 on the employment of women [C1B-WBJ], 14 September 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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