2017 · Q49
Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 permits self. governance of natural resources by
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionFederalism and local governance
- AGram Sabha
- BGram Panchayat
- Cthe Chairman of Gram Panchayat
- Dforest dwellers of a village situated in the areas mentioned in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India
Explanation
The Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) vests the Gram Sabha with authority over natural resources, land, minor forest produce, and village markets in Scheduled Areas, making it the self-governing body. The Gram Panchayat implements decisions, but ownership of these powers lies with the Gram Sabha. Hence A.