PESA, 1996

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding PESA, 1996?

1) Gram Sabha or Panchayat has the right to exercise control over money lending to STs
2) PESA has been enacted for Sixth Schedule areas.
- Published on 28 Oct 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • Gram Sabhas or Panchayats at appropriate level shall also have powers to manage minor water bodies; power of mandatory consultation in matters of land acquisition; resettlement and rehabilitation and prospecting licenses/mining leases for minor minerals; power to prevent alienation of land and restore alienated land; regulate and restrict sale/consumption of liquor; manage village markets, control money lending to STs; and ownership of minor forest produce.
  • PESA, 1996 has been enacted for 5th Schedule areas. It includes 10 states.

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