(a) whether the Union Government have received any complaints of non-compliance
with provision of section 4(1) of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Area)Act, 1996;
(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years; and
(c) the steps being taken/proposed to be taken to restrict transfer of tribal land in
the Scheduled Areas?
THE MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JUAL ORAM):
(a) and (b) No, `Sir. However, the subject of Panchayat Raj is being dealt in Ministry
of Rural Development as per the Allocation of Business Rules.
(c) Various States Governments have enacted Laws to restrict transfer of tribal land in
the Scheduled Areas. A list of Land Alienation Laws in TSP States is given in the
statement enclosed.