Consider the following statements regarding PESA Act:

1. The state government may nominate members at all levels of Panchayats.

2. The nomination by the state government shall not exceed one-tenth of total members to be elected in the panchayat.

3. Only a member of the Scheduled Tribe can become a chairman of Panchayats at all levels.

Select the correct statement/s from the code given below:

Solution

The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 or PESA is a law enacted by the Government of India for ensuring self-governance through traditional Gram Sabhas for people living in the Scheduled Areas of India • Statement 1 is incorrect: The state government may nominate such Scheduled Tribes which have no representation in the panchayat. These nominations can be made at intermediate or district level and not in village level. • Statement 2 is correct: The nomination by the state government shall not exceed one-tenth of total members to be elected in the panchayat at that level • Statement 3 is correct: All seats of Chairperson at all levels of Panchayats, under PESA, must be occupied by members of Scheduled Tribe.