Multiple Choice Questions

Consider the following statements with respect to Panchayats Extension to the Scheduled Areas Act PE...........

Indian Political System(CSC) Panchayati Raj Instiutions

Consider the following statements with respect to Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) Act, 1996:

1. It is deemed to be an amendment to the Constitution of India.

2. The PESA Act was enacted on the basis of recommendations of the Bhuria Committee.

3. The Gram Sabha shall be consulted before making the acquisition of land in the Scheduled Areas for development projects.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 3 only

2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

The PESA Act is called “Constitution within the Constitution.
Based on the recommendation of the Bhuria Committee in 1995, the Parliament enacted the Panchayat Extension to the Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, in 1996.
The Gram Sabha or the Panchayats at the appropriate level shall be consulted before making the acquisition of land in the Scheduled Areas for development projects and before resettling or rehabilitating persons affected by such projects in the Scheduled Areas.

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