In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha?
- Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas.
- Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.
- 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?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Section 4(m)(iii) of the PESA Act, 1996 empowers the Gram Sabha or Panchayat at appropriate level to prevent alienation of land in Scheduled Areas and restore unlawfully alienated land of Scheduled Tribes.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Section 4(m)(ii) of the PESA Act grants ownership of minor forest produce to the Gram Sabha or Panchayats at the appropriate level.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Section 4(k) of the Act mandates recommendation of Gram Sabha or Panchayats only for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for minor minerals, not for all minerals in Scheduled Areas.
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