Question: 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 P-c Scheduled Areas. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Options:
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3
D) All of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B