Gram Sabha in Scheduled Areas

Gram Sabha in Scheduled Areas 

The Central Government has extended the applicability of Panchayat Raj Act to Scheduled Areas with the introduction of PESA ACT In 1996. Under this Act, Gram Sabhas in the Scheduled Areas have acquired rights on management of natural and community resources apart from designing and implementation of developmental activities. The management and control of minor forest produces is also entrusted to Gram Sabhas. Gram Sabhas are also entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding and preserving tribal culture and traditions Andhra Pradesh Government has brought out a conformtory Act (Act 7/1998), and defined the duties of Gram Sabhas (Sec 242 C) by amending the APPR ACT in 1998. According to this Section,

1. Every Gram Sabha should be competent to safeguard and preserve
   • The traditions and customs of the people,
   • The cultural identity and community resources and
   • The customary mode of dispute resolution without harming to any law.
2. Every Gram Sabha should
   • Approve plans, programmes and projects for social and

economic development, before it is taken up for the implementation by the GP.

1. • Responsible for the identification of selection of persons as

beneficiaries under poverty alleviation and other programmes.

1. Every GP should obtain from the Gram Sabha, a certification of

utilization of funds by that Panchayat for the plans, programmes and projects. The detailed guidelines regarding the functioning of gramsabha in scheduled areas are yet to be issued by the government. However, the other provisions issued through G.O. Ms.367 will hold good even in scheduled areas.

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