In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas. 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce. 3. 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?

In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has … Which of the statements given above is/are correct? — UPSC Prelims 2012 Answer & Explanation

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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
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?

Explanation

The correct option highlighting the powers of the Gram Sabha under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 is 1 and 2 only. This is because the Act empowers the Gram Sabha to play a crucial role in preventing the alienation of land in Scheduled Areas, thus safeguarding tribal interests. Additionally, the ownership rights over minor forest produce rest with the Gram Sabha, ensuring that local communities can sustain their livelihoods. However, the requirement of Gram Sabha recommendations for granting prospecting licenses or mining leases is not specifically mandated by this Act, making the first two statements correct while the third is not.

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