Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Raghubar Das Criticizes Jharkhand's PESA Draft Rules
Former Chief Minister Raghubar Das is upset about new rules the Jharkhand government is making under the PESA Act.
He says these rules weaken the rights of tribal communities and their traditional ways of governing themselves.
He wants the government to show these rules to the public, especially the tribal people, so they can check if they are fair.
He also says the rules should respect the long-standing tribal governance systems and give real power to the village councils over things like minerals and forests.
He thinks the government is trying to make these rules without talking to enough people and is worried it might cause problems in tribal areas.
Former CM Raghubar Das alleges Jharkhand's draft PESA rules weaken tribal self-governance.
Das demands public disclosure of the draft rules for scrutiny by tribal communities.
He argues the rules restrict the role of traditional tribal institutions and customary leadership.
Das cites PESA Act sections 4(a), 4(b), 4(c), and 4(d) to support his claims.
Concerns raised include potential administrative control over natural resources and lack of consultation.
- Who
- Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das
- What
- Criticized the state government's draft PESA rules
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Jharkhand, India
- Why
- Alleged dilution of PESA spirit and tribal self-governance
- Act
- Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA)
- Former CM
- Raghubar Das
- Key Allegation
- Dilution of PESA spirit and tribal self-governance
- Demand
- Public disclosure of draft PESA rules
- Tribal Governance Systems
- Manjhi-Paragana, Munda-Manki-Diuri, Dhoklo-Sohor, Hatu Munda and Pahan, Mahato, Padhavell and Pahan
- PESA Sections Cited
- 4(a), 4(b), 4(c), 4(d)
- Concerns Raised
- Restriction of Gram Sabha's role, control of natural resources, lack of consultation
