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Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)
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About — Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)
PESA is a law extending panchayat provisions to scheduled areas, recognizing tribal autonomy. It significance lies in decentralizing power. The Act applies to states with scheduled areas, such as Andhra Pradesh.