In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas. 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce, 3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease, for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas, Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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