Section 1: Short title

Q: What does Section 1 of The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) deal with?

Section 1 PESA pertains to "Short title". It is part of the The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 1 of The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) governs short title. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 1 PESA still in force?

Yes, Section 1 of the The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 1 PESA?

धारा 1 PESA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 1 of the The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996. Section 1 of The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) governs short title. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 1 PESA?

Dhara 1 PESA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 1 of the The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 1 of The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) governs short title. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 1 of The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996?

Cite as: "Section 1, The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, 1996, § 1 (India).

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