Section 171A(1) in Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965
(1)Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, it shall be competent for the Government or any other agency authorised by them in this behalf to exercise the powers of the Council and the Commissioner vested in them by or under this Act for the purpose of repairing the public streets and bridges vested in the Council and also to lay new roads at their own expense in public interest.