PESA, 1996 : at least half of the seats reserved for STs

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding PESA, 1996?

1) The reservation for the Scheduled Tribes shall not be less than one half of the total number of seats.
2) Panchayats at the higher level can assume the powers and authority of any Panchayat at the lower level or of the Gram Sabha.
- Published on 02 Nov 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • The reservation of seats in the Scheduled Areas in every Panchayat shall be in proportion to the population of the communities for whom reservation is sought to be given under Part IX of the Constitution.
  • However, the reservation for the Scheduled Tribes shall not be less than one half of the total number of seats.
  • The State Legislations shall contain safeguards to ensure that Panchayats at the higher level do not assume the powers and authority of any Panchayat at the lower level or of the Gram Sabha.

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