Jharkhand High Court Upholds Stay on Sand Ghat Allocations Amid PESA Act Compliance Issues

The Jharkhand High Court has refused to lift the ban on sand ghat allocations, upholding a previous order that prioritizes the Gram Sabha’s power in resource distribution under the PESA Act. The state informed the court that PESA Act rules are under departmental review. The next hearing is scheduled for October 30.