Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill substitutes 15 Arunachal Pradesh entries
This Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 to update the list of Scheduled Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh by correcting names, removing duplicates, and specifying particular communities.
Communities and individuals in the State of Arunachal Pradesh who are listed as Scheduled Tribes, specifically those belonging to the groups named in the amended list (e.g., Adi, Aka, Apatani, Galo, Hrusso, Khamba, Khowa, Mishmi-Kaman, Monpa, Nocte, Nyishi, Sherdukpen, Singpho, Tagin, Tai Khamti).
- Substitutes Part XVIII of the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 with a new list of 15 entries for Arunachal Pradesh.
- Omits 'Abor' as it is considered the same as 'Adi'.
- Changes 'Khampti' to 'Tai Khampti'.
- Expands 'Mishmi, Idu, Taraon' to 'Mishmi-Kaman (Miju Mishmi), Idu (Mishmi), Taraon (Digaru Mishmi)'.
- Expands 'Momba' to 'Monpa, Memba, Sartang, Sajolang (Miji)'.
- Replaces 'Any Naga tribes' with specific groups: 'Nocte, Tangsa, Tutsa, Wancho'.
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Where this law is now — Lapsed
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Document details
| Official title | THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED TRIBES) ORDER (THIRD AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019 |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | IX |
| Status | closed (bill) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |