The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 or PESA is a law enacted by Government of India for ensuring self-governance in the Scheduled Areas in India. The powers of Zila Panchayats of Scheduled Areas - To plan minor water bodies. - To prevent alienation of lands. - To control over institutions in all social sectors. - To control on tribal sub-plans. - To control over local plans. - To manage village markets.