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Date: 12-Feb-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Act, 2024

Issued by Ministry of Law and Justice · Legislative Department

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The gazette notification pertains to the enactment of the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Act, 2024, which received the President's assent on February 12, 2024. This Act amends the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989, by substituting the Schedule that lists the Scheduled Tribes for the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Key Changes

  • The Act substitutes the Schedule in the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989.
  • The new Schedule lists the Scheduled Tribes separately for the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union territory of Ladakh.
  • For the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Scheduled Tribes now include: Bakarwal, Balti, Beda, Bot/Boto, Brokpa/Drokpa/Dard/Shin, Changpa, Gadda Brahmin, Gaddi, Garra, Gujjar, Koli, Mon, Paddari Tribe, Pahari Ethnic Group, Purigpa, and Sippi.
  • For the Union territory of Ladakh, the Scheduled Tribes now include: Bakarwal, Balti, Beda, Bot/Boto, Brokpa/Drokpa/Dard/Shin, Changpa, Gaddi, Garra, Gujjar, Mon, Purigpa, and Sippi.
  • The Act is cited as Act No. 3 of 2024.

Impact Analysis

Impact on Scheduled Tribe Communities

  • Suggested Action: Conduct awareness programs to inform the newly included communities about their rights and entitlements. Establish mechanisms to address potential conflicts arising from increased competition for resources.

Impact on Government Administration

  • Suggested Action: Issue guidelines to relevant departments regarding the implementation of the amended Act. Allocate resources to support the welfare and development of the newly included communities. Train personnel on the updated list of Scheduled Tribes and associated procedures.

Impact on Political Landscape

  • Suggested Action: Review the existing reservation policies for political representation in light of the amended Act. Engage with political parties and community leaders to ensure inclusive and equitable political participation.

Key Entities Referenced

The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Act, 2024: The Act of Parliament that amends the list of Scheduled Tribes in the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989: The original order which is being amended by the 2024 Act. It originally defined the Scheduled Tribes in Jammu and Kashmir. Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir: One of the two Union territories for which the Scheduled Tribes list is being updated. Union territory of Ladakh: The other Union territory for which the Scheduled Tribes list is being updated. Parliament of India: The legislative body that enacted the Amendment Act. President of India: The head of state who gave assent to the Act. Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department): The government ministry responsible for publishing the Act.
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