Part X - The Scheduled and Tribal Areas • Article

Article 244 Simplified: Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas

Article 244 (Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas) governs the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas. It provides special autonomy and sets up Tribes Advisory Councils to protect the land rights, culture, and customs of indigenous tribal communities from exploitation.

Official Text

(1) The provisions of the Fifth Schedule shall apply to the administration and control of the Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in any State *** other than [the States of Assam, [, [Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram]]]. (2) The provisions of the Sixth Schedule shall apply to the administration of the tribal areas in [the States of Assam, [, [Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram]]].

Simple Meaning

Explain Like Ten

This rule protects forest-dwelling tribal communities by making sure outsiders cannot buy their lands or disrupt their traditional lifestyle.

Student Mode

Governs tribal area administration (Article 244) under the Fifth (general tribal areas) and Sixth Schedules (North-East tribal areas with autonomous district councils).

Example

Like a national park having special protection rules that ban outsiders from buying land or building hotels inside, to protect the natural habitat and forest dwellers.

Key Takeaway

Protects tribal land and culture by providing special administrative autonomy.

FAQs

Where are the rules for tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram?

Under the Sixth Schedule (Article 244(2)).

What is the role of a Autonomous District Council?

They have legislative, executive, and judicial powers to make laws on land, forests, and local customs in tribal areas.

Quiz

Which schedule of the Constitution deals with the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram?

Answer: Sixth Schedule

Under Article 244, who has the power to declare an area as a Scheduled Area?

Answer: The President