A structured and reliable PDF of the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, which extends the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas. It ensures self-governance through Gram Sabhas, allowing them to manage community resources, approve development plans, and protect tribal customs and traditions. Essential for advocates, judicial aspirants, and tribal rights professionals, it's a key reference for understanding decentralized governance in tribal regions.