PESA, 1996 - State govt may nominate STs in higher level Panchayats

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

1) The state government cannot nominate Scheduled Tribes at the intermediate level or the Panchayat at the district level.
2) The actual planning and implementation of the development projects in the Scheduled Areas shall be coordinated at the state level.
- Published on 02 Nov 16

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

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • The state government may nominate such Scheduled Tribes which have no representation in the Panchayat at the intermediate level or the Panchayat at the district level.
  • But such nomination shall not exceed one-tenth of the total members to be elected in that Panchayat.
  • The Gram Sabha or the Panchayats at the appropriate level shall be consulted before making the acquisition of land in the Scheduled Areas for development projects and before resettling or rehabilitating persons affected by such projects in the Scheduled Areas.
  • However, the actual planning and implementation of the projects in the Scheduled Areas shall be coordinated at the state level.

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