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 prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas. 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce. 3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3Correct
Explanation
Under the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA):
Statement 1 is correct. The Gram Sabha has the power to safeguard and preserve the traditions and customs of the people, their cultural identity, community resources and the customary mode of dispute resolution. It can prevent alienation of land in Scheduled Areas.
Statement 2 is correct. The Gram Sabha is competent to safeguard ownership of minor forest produce.
Statement 3 is correct. The recommendation of the Gram Sabha or Panchayat at the appropriate level is mandatory before granting prospecting licenses or mining leases for minor minerals in Scheduled Areas.
All three statements are correct.
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