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PESA Act

A 1996 Indian law that gives village assemblies in Fifth Schedule areas power over local resources and decisions.

Also called: Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, PESA

PESA extends local self-government to tribal Scheduled Areas while respecting custom. It makes the gram sabha, the assembly of all adult villagers, the main decision-making body. The gram sabha must be consulted on land acquisition and has a say over minor forest produce, village markets and local plans. How fully it is applied differs from state to state.

Related words

Fifth ScheduleGram sabhaForest Rights ActScheduled TribeFree, prior and informed consent

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