Central Act

The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996

An Act to provide for the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas.

Act number40 of 1996
Enacted1996-12-24
In force from1996-12-24
MinistryMinistry of Panchayati Raj
Sections5
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When did the The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 come into force?

It came into force on 1996-12-24, having been enacted on 1996-12-24.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

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