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News India Live, Digital Desk: It has been almost 25 years since Jharkhand became a separate state. This state was formed mainly to protect the rights of tribals and their water, forests and land. But see the strange irony that the one who gives the most strength to the tribals PESA Act Till date it has not been fully implemented here.
Now in this case Jharkhand High Court Has adopted a tough stance. The court has clearly asked the Hemant Soren government, “Brother, when will this law be implemented? Tell us a time limit.”
What happened in the court?
The matter was before the bench headed by the Chief Justice. A petitioner named Arun Kumar Dubey had filed the Public Interest Litigation (PIL). He said that so many years have passed, governments have come and gone, but no one has finalized the rules of the PESA Act. Panchayat elections are being conducted without PESA law, which is unfair to the tribal society.
Hearing this, the court has asked the government to leave aside ‘paper matters’ and give concrete answers. The court asked whether any draft is ready? And if so, why is it taking so much time to get off the ground?
What does the government say?
On behalf of the government, the Advocate General tried to reassure the court. He said, “My Lord, the draft is absolutely ready. It just needs to be approved by the Cabinet and made public for public comments. This process will be completed soon.”
However, the court did not rely on mere words and directed the government to file an affidavit stating what would be the final date.
Why is PESA important for the general public?
If you are wondering what is this PESA law, then understand in simple language:
this law gram sabha Makes the most powerful.
- Rights on land: Tribal land cannot be taken without their consent.
- Right to resources: The villagers will have rights over the forest, sand and water of the village.
- Resolving disputes: Small village disputes will be resolved in the village itself instead of going to the police.
our perspective
Jharkhand is a tribal dominated state. Non-implementation of PESA law here is like driving a car without an engine. This strictness of the High Court is welcome. It is hoped that the government will now dust off the files and give the tribals of Jharkhand their rights for which they have struggled for a long time.
Now it remains to be seen whether the government gives a “date” in the next hearing or some “new excuse”! What is your opinion on this? Will the PESA law really bring change?