Consider the following statements regarding the PESA Act, 1996: I. Gram Sabhas have the power to declare Scheduled Areas. II. Gram Sabhas have the powers related to the management of community resources. III. The PESA applies to all States except areas under the Fifth Schedule. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/ power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to stop transfer of land in scheduled areas.…

In which of the following group of the States, PESA [Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act], 1996 is not enforceable?

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The elections to the Panchayat are conducted by the State Election Commission. 2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Electi…

Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee – 1. is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2. prepares the draft development plans for the m…

Which among the following is true about the Panchayats Extension to the Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act? 1. It was enacted in 1996. 2. It accords statutory status to the Gram Sabhas in Scheduled V areas.…