The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 gives self-governance…
PESA provides for local self-governance in the Fifth Schedule Scheduled Areas. Section 2 defines its Scheduled Areas by reference to Article 244(1), and section 4 requires…
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The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 gives self-governance powers to the
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PESA provides for local self-governance in the Fifth Schedule Scheduled Areas. Section 2 defines its Scheduled Areas by reference to Article 244(1), and section 4 requires safeguards for Gram Sabhas and customary community institutions. Sixth Schedule areas and the other geographical groups listed are outside that definition.
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