AP, HP, Maharashtra & Rajasthan frame rules as per the PESA, 1996
Q. Who of the following have framed rules as per the PESA Act, 1996?
1) Maharashtra
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Rajasthan- Published on 28 Oct 16a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 3
- The provisions of Panchayats with certain modification and exceptions have been extended to the Schedule V areas viz. the ten States where the Panchayats exists in the country including Andhra Pradesh.
- Gram Sabhas have been constituted in every State as per the Panchayat Raj Act/PESA Rules of the concerned State.
- Only four States have framed their Rules for implementation of PESA. These are, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.