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 number | 40 of 1996 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1996-12-24 |
| In force from | 1996-12-24 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Panchayati Raj |
| Sections | 5 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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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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