The PESA Act, 1996, which extends Part IX of the Constitution to Scheduled Areas and promotes tribal self-rule, was based on the recommendations of the Bhuria Committee.
Which Committee's report paved the way for the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, (PESA) 1996 for ensuring tribal self- rule for people living in Scheduled Areas of India?
Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), 1996: Objectives, Provisions, and Implementation)
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- Consider the following statements : The provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats are not applicable to the Fifth Schedule Areas. At present seven states have Fifth Schedule Areas. The Parliament has enacted the PESA Act in 1996 for such areas. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
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