- Which of the following States have notified Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) 1996 Rules? (a). Andhra Pradesh (b). Himachal Pradesh (c). Gujarat (d). Mizoram\nSelect the Correct answer using the options given below :
Verified Answer
A. (a), (b) and (c) only / केवल (a), (b) और (c)
B. (d) only / केवल (d)
C. (a) and (c) only / केवल (a) और (c)
D. (b), (c) and (d) only / केवल (b), (c) और (d)
Explanation:
The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) 1996 applies to Scheduled Areas in various states. Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Gujarat are among the states that have notified their PESA Rules to implement the provisions of the Act. Mizoram, however, falls under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, which governs autonomous tribal areas and has different administrative frameworks, thus PESA does not apply to it.