Q. What percentage reservation is provided for Scheduled Tribes in Jharkhand Panchayati Raj Act 2001?
Answer: 80%
Notes: Jharkhand Panchayati Raj Act 2001 provides 80% reservation for Scheduled Tribes in notified scheduled areas. Section 20(1) mandates ST reservation not less than half the seats, with total reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs capped at 80% in scheduled areas. In non-scheduled areas, ST reservation is 50%. The Supreme Court upheld up to 80% reservations for SC/ST in Panchayati Raj Institutions within scheduled areas. All chairperson positions in scheduled areas are reserved for Scheduled Tribes.