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Date: 04-Aug-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2023

Issued by Ministry of Law and Justice · Legislative Department

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The gazette notification publishes the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2023, which received the President's assent on August 4, 2023.
  • The Act amends the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 to include certain communities in the list of Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Chhattisgarh.

Key Changes

  • Entry 5 in Part XX (Chhattisgarh) of the Schedule to the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 is substituted with a new entry: “5. Bharia Bhumia, Bhuinhar Bhumia, Bhumiya, Bharia, Bhuinya, Bhuiyan, Bhuyan, Paliha, Pando”.
  • In entry 14, the terms ", Dhanuhar, Dhanuwar" are inserted after "Dhanwar".
  • Entry 15 is substituted with "15. Gadaba, Gadba".
  • Entry 16 is substituted with an updated list of Gond sub-tribes: "16. Gond, Arakh, Arrakh, Agaria, Asur, Abujh Maria, Badi Maria, Bada Maria, Bhatola, Bhimma, Bhuta, Koilabhuta, Koliabhuti, Bhar, Bisonhorn Maria, Chota Maria, Dandami Maria, Dhuru, Dhurwa, Dhoba, Dhulia, Dorla, Gaiki, Gatta, Gatti, Gaita, Gond Gowari, Hill Maria, Kandra, Kalanga, Khatola, Koitar, Koya, Khirwar, Khirwara, Kucha Maria, Kuchaki Maria, Madia, Maria, Mana, Mannewar, Moghya, Mogia, Monghya, Mudia, Muria, Nagarchi, Nagwanshi, Ojha, Raj, Sonjhari, Jhareka, Thatia, Thotya, Wade Maria, Vade Maria, Daroi".
  • In entry 23, "Kondh" is substituted with "Kond, Kondh".
  • In entry 27, "Kodaku" is substituted with "Kodaku".
  • In entry 32, ", Kisan" is inserted after "Nagasia".
  • Entry 33 is substituted with "33. Oraon, Dhanka, Dhangad".
  • In entry 41, ", Saunra, Saonra" is inserted after "Sawara".
  • A new entry 43 is inserted: "43. Binjhia".

Impact Analysis

Impact on Scheduled Tribe Communities in Chhattisgarh

  • The communities newly added or whose names have been clarified will now be eligible for various welfare schemes and development programs specifically designed for Scheduled Tribes.

Impact on Government Administration

  • There will be an increased need for awareness campaigns to inform the newly included communities about their rights and entitlements.

Suggested Action Items

  • Monitor the implementation of the amendment and address any grievances or challenges that may arise.

Key Entities Referenced

The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950: The principal order that specifies the list of Scheduled Tribes in various states and union territories of India. This Act amends this order for the state of Chhattisgarh. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2023 (NO. 13 OF 2023): The Act of Parliament that amends the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, specifically for the inclusion of certain communities in the list of Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Chhattisgarh. State of Chhattisgarh: The state to which the amendments to the Scheduled Tribes list apply. Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000: The Act that led to the creation of Chhattisgarh from Madhya Pradesh. The Fourth Schedule of this act is referenced in the current amendment.
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