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Scheduled and Tribal Areas from "summary" of Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
Scheduled Areas refer to certain geographical areas identified by the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. These areas are predominantly inhabited by tribal communities. The Fifth Schedule outlines the administration and control of these areas, ensuring the protection of the rights and interests of tribal communities living there. The Governor of a state with Scheduled Areas has the power to declare certain areas as Scheduled Areas, providing for their governance and development through the formation of District Councils. Tribal Areas, on the other hand, are areas located in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. These areas are covered under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Sixth Schedule provides for the administration of Tribal Areas through autonomous district councils, giving these areas a certain degree of autonomy in their governance. The district councils have the power to make laws on various subjects, including land, forests, and local government, within their jurisdiction. The Sch...
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