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An Act to provide for the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Forty-seventh Year of the Republic of India as
BACKGROUND. “Indigenous people around the world have sought recognition of their identities, their ways of life and their right to traditional lands, territories and natural resources; yet throughout history, their rights have been violated.” United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, October 2006.
Mar 25, 2023 · What is PESA Act 1996, and why was it enacted? The Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act 1996 was brought in as a response to the long-standing demands of the tribal communities in India for greater autonomy and control over their own affairs.
Oct 5, 2022 · The PESA Act was enacted in December 1996 for the extension of laws made under the 73rd constitutional amendment to the scheduled areas, to enable Tribal Self Rule in these areas. The PESA Act extended the provisions of Panchayats to the tribal areas.
The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 abbreviated as PESA Act is a law enacted by the Government of India for ensuring self governance through traditional Gram Sabhas for people living in the Scheduled Areas of India. Scheduled Areas are areas identified by the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 was enacted to provide for the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas. This article will discuss PESA Act in the context of the IAS Exam.
Jun 26, 2024 · PESA Act 1996. Title. View / Download. PESA Act. Accessible Version : View (779 KB)
