Indian Polity • ConstitutionHard
Examine the application of the Sixth Schedule versus Fifth Schedule provisions in the governance of tribal-dominated pockets in Himachal Pradesh such as Pangi and Bharmour within Chamba district.
A. Both Pangi and Bharmour are administered directly under the Sixth Schedule through autonomous district councils.
B. Tribal areas in Himachal Pradesh are administered under the provisions of the Fifth Schedule rather than the Sixth Schedule, utilizing Tribal Advisory Councils.✓ Correct Answer
C. They are governed exclusively through special executive notifications issued by the Prime Minister without constitutional backing.
D. The Constitution explicitly excludes Himachal Pradesh from any scheduled area provisions, relying solely on ordinary state statutes.
💡 Solution & Explanation
Unlike northeastern states that feature Sixth Schedule autonomous councils, tribal-dominated pockets in Himachal Pradesh are managed under the Fifth Schedule framework, which provides for Tribes Advisory Councils to advise on welfare matters. The Sixth Schedule applies strictly to Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. The Governor of Himachal Pradesh submits periodic reports to the President regarding the administration of these scheduled areas. Special central funding is channeled to these regions through the Tribal Sub-Plan.
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