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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.
Who it concerns: 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).
What the bill does
- 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'.
Also in the document
- This is a Constitutional amendment Bill.
- The amendments were made in consultation with the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh, the Registrar General of India, and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
- The Financial Memorandum states the amendment will entail no additional recurring expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Where this bill is now: Lapsed
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