Section 2(1)(h) in Andhra Pradesh Municipalities (Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Properties) Rules, 1967
(h)in case such a property is proposed to be acquired otherwise than under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, the prior approval of the District Collector shall be obtained. While according his approval, the District Collector shall determine the value at which the property is to be acquired and thereafter the Municipal Council shall obtain the sanction of the Government before acquiring the property.