Q. Consider the following statements regarding the administration of sixth schedule areas:
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the administration of sixth schedule areas:
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
The sixth schedule deals with the administration and control of the scheduled and tribal areas of the four states of the northeast, which are excluded in the fifth schedule:
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- Tripura
- Mizoram
The sixth schedule under article 244(2) establishes Autonomous District Councils (ADC) in these states.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Although the sixth schedule provides for the establishment of Autonomous District Councils, these regions are still under the executive authority of the state concerned.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The constitution provides for a district council of 30 members for each autonomous district. These councils can be dissolved by the governor on the recommendation of a commission, established to examine and report on matters related to the administration of tribal areas.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The acts of parliament or state legislature do not apply to autonomous districts or can be applied with special modifications.
Note - District councils are empowered to make laws in respect of areas under their jurisdiction. These laws cover subjects like the land, forest, cultivation, inheritance, indigenous customs and traditions of tribals, etc., and also to collect land revenues and certain other taxes.
Explanation:
The sixth schedule deals with the administration and control of the scheduled and tribal areas of the four states of the northeast, which are excluded in the fifth schedule:
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- Tripura
- Mizoram
The sixth schedule under article 244(2) establishes Autonomous District Councils (ADC) in these states.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Although the sixth schedule provides for the establishment of Autonomous District Councils, these regions are still under the executive authority of the state concerned.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The constitution provides for a district council of 30 members for each autonomous district. These councils can be dissolved by the governor on the recommendation of a commission, established to examine and report on matters related to the administration of tribal areas.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The acts of parliament or state legislature do not apply to autonomous districts or can be applied with special modifications.
Note - District councils are empowered to make laws in respect of areas under their jurisdiction. These laws cover subjects like the land, forest, cultivation, inheritance, indigenous customs and traditions of tribals, etc., and also to collect land revenues and certain other taxes.
