The Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA Act), 1996
- Fifth Schedule Areas
- Except for these States: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram
- Bhuria Committee recommendations
Types of powers have been given to a Gram Sabha under PESA:
- Developmental
- Dispute resolution
- Ownership and management of natural resources
State governments are expected to amend their respective Panchayati Raj Acts without making any law that would be inconsistent with the mandate of PESA.
Source
- The Indian express
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