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Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act 1996
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About — Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act 1996
The Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act 1996 is a law extending panchayat governance to scheduled areas. It recognizes tribal self-rule and participatory democracy. The Act applies to states with scheduled areas, such as Andhra Pradesh.