## Report on Corrigendum to the Rules of Procedure of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a Corrigendum (amendment) to the Rules of Procedure of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), 2021, published in the Gazette of India on July 5th, 2022. The corrigendum focuses on refining specific aspects of the investigation and inquiry process, duties of regional offices, research activities, and financial powers within the NCST. Key changes include clarifying complaint procedures, modifying investigation responsibilities of state agencies, redefining the roles of regional offices, and adjusting approval processes for financial matters. The likely purpose is to improve the efficiency and clarity of the NCST's operations.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of the Corrigendum to the Rules of Procedure of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, 2021, based solely on the provided policy text. It aims to outline the changes introduced by the corrigendum, the likely rationale behind them, and the potential impact on the functioning of the NCST and stakeholders.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This document is an amendment (Corrigendum) to the "Rules of Procedure of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, 2021" (originally published on 10.08.2021).
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objectives of the amendment appear to be:
* To refine and clarify the procedures for investigation and inquiry related to complaints and grievances of Scheduled Tribes.
* To define roles and responsibilities of the regional offices of the Commission.
* To provide clarity on financial powers of the Commission and it's Chairperson.
* To provide greater clarity and efficiency in the overall functioning of the NCST.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The corrigendum suggests that there was a need to refine certain provisions of the original 2021 Rules of Procedure of NCST. The specific issues being addressed by the amendment, as inferred from the provided text, appear to be:
* Lack of clarity in the complaint addressing process, requiring clear direction to the Chairperson/Vice Chairperson/Members of the Commission.
* Need for broadening the scope of investigation authorities, including State Agencies, Union Territory Administration, Statutory Bodies and Institutions funded by the Central/State Government.
* Need for specifying duties and responsibilities of the regional offices to ensure their effective operation.
* Clarity needed on financial powers and responsibilities within the Commission and it's Chairperson.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The following are the key changes introduced by the provided amendment text:
* **Chapter III (Investigation and Inquiry):**
* **Change:** Clarification of where complaints should be addressed.
* **New Rule:** Complaints should be directly addressed to the Chairperson/Vice Chairperson/Members of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes in New Delhi or Regional Offices. Complaints should clearly disclose the violation of Reservation Policy, Government of India Orders, State Government Orders, Orders and Rules etc. of PSUs and Autonomous Bodies and violation of any other Rules.
* **Effect:** Ensures complaints are directed to the appropriate authorities within the NCST, specifying the information required for a valid complaint.
* **Change:** Expansion of investigation authorities beyond State Agencies.
* **New Rule:** The Chairperson/Vice Chairperson/Members may decide about an investigation or inquiry that may be carried out through the State Agencies Union Territory Administration Statutory Bodies any other Institution funded by the Central/State Government. The decision will be conveyed to the Chief Secretary of the concerned State Government Union Territory Administration Head of the concerned PSU/Statutory Body/Autonomous Body Institution funded by the Central/State Government.
* **Effect:** Broadens the scope of entities that can conduct investigations, potentially increasing the efficiency and reach of the NCST.
* **Chapter VI (Duties of the Regional Offices):**
* **Change:** Clarification on the role of regional offices.
* **New Rule:** Regional offices shall not act without prior approval from the Headquarters.
* **Effect:** Reinforces centralized control and coordination within the NCST.
* **Change:** Modification of duties related to information gathering and dissemination.
* **New Rule:** Regional Offices shall obtain information and documentation from NGOs Media in their respective jurisdiction, and provide to the Headquarters of the Commission information documentation about important developments, social movements, policy changes etc. in the States affecting the interest of Scheduled Tribes.
* **Effect:** Focuses on proactive information gathering on matters affecting Scheduled Tribes.
* **Change:** Specification of the action to be taken on complaints.
* **New Rule:** Regional Offices shall receive complaintsrepresentation from individuals, Scheduled Tribes Welfare Associations, etc., on various matters and forward the same for appropriate action alongwith a selfcontained note to the Headquarters without undue delay through proper channel.
* **Effect:** Ensures timely processing of complaints.
* **Change:** Addition of Scheduled Tribe Component to duties.
* **New Rule:** Regional Offices shall collect, compile, analyse and monitor issues pertaining to development of Scheduled Tribes in the states especially with reference to Scheduled Tribe Sub Plan TSP and Special Central Assistance Component STC erstwhile known as Tribal Sub Plan SCA and prepare drafts of Reports pertaining to the StatessUTs under their jurisdiction.
* **Effect:** Focuses on development of Scheduled Tribes in the states.
* **Chapter VII (Advisory Role of the Commission):**
* **Change:** Modification to research studies.
* **New Rule:** The Study Teams may undertake investigations, surveys or studies either in collaboration with Central or State Govt. authorities or Universities or Research Bodies, as the case may be, or may do so independently.
* **Effect:** More flexible research capabilities.
* **Chapter IX (Miscellaneous):**
* **Change:** Clarification on financial matters.
* **New Rule:** All proposals relating to procurement of goods as well as those with financial implications involving the Commission above Rs. 8,00,000 eight lakh shall be approved by the Commission.
* **Effect:** Provides a clear threshold for approvals related to procurement and financial implications.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders affected by these changes include:
* The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Members of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
* Staff of the Regional Offices of the NCST.
* State Government officials, Union Territory Administrations, Statutory Bodies, and other institutions involved in investigations and inquiries related to Scheduled Tribes.
* Scheduled Tribe communities and individuals who seek redressal of grievances through the NCST.
* NGOs and other organizations working for the welfare and advancement of Scheduled Tribes.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), particularly its Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Members, and Regional Offices. State Government officials, Union Territory Administrations, Statutory Bodies, and other institutions.
* **Timelines or procedures:** The amendment emphasizes the need for timely action and reporting, particularly regarding investigations and forwarding of complaints. No specific timelines beyond "without undue delay" are provided in the text.
* **Implementation of Amendments:** The changes are likely to be implemented through internal circulars and training programs within the NCST, as well as communication with relevant State Government agencies and other stakeholders.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these changes are:
* **Improved efficiency and clarity** in the handling of complaints and investigations related to the rights and welfare of Scheduled Tribes.
* **Enhanced coordination** between the NCST, State Governments, and other relevant agencies.
* **Greater effectiveness** of the NCST's Regional Offices in monitoring and addressing issues affecting Scheduled Tribes at the grassroots level.
* **Streamlined decision-making processes**, especially concerning financial matters and procurement.
* Better protection and promotion of the interests of Scheduled Tribes.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Corrigendum to the Rules of Procedure of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, 2021 represents a significant step towards refining the operational framework of the NCST. By clarifying procedures, expanding the scope of investigations, and defining the roles of Regional Offices, the amendment seeks to enhance the Commission's effectiveness in safeguarding the rights and promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes. The changes aim to improve efficiency, coordination, and accountability within the NCST and its interactions with various stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi: Location of the Controller of Publications.
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the Gazette notification.
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES: An organisation, referred to as NCST, that deals with the welfare and advancement of Scheduled Tribes.
Rules of Procedure of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, 2021: A document providing the framework for how the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes operates.
Gazette of India: Official government publication in which the corrigendum to the Rules of Procedure of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, 2021 is published.
Reservation Policy: A policy regarding reservation, potentially in government jobs or educational institutions, for certain groups.
DOPT OMs: Office Memorandums issued by the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
State Agencies: Governmental organizations at the state level.
Union Territory Administration: Administrative body governing a Union Territory in India.
Central Government: The federal government of India.
State Government: The government of an individual state within India.
PSUs: Public Sector Undertakings, government-owned corporations in India.
Statutory Bodies: Organizations created by an act of legislature.
Scheduled Tribes: Indigenous communities recognized by the Government of India as particularly vulnerable and deserving of specific protections and development initiatives as defined in Article 342 of the Constitution.
Tribal Sub Plan TSP: A component of state and central government plans aimed at directing funds towards the development of Scheduled Tribes.
Special Central Assistance SCA: Financial assistance provided by the central government for tribal development.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The government ministry responsible for the welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes.
Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, 1978: Rules governing the delegation of financial powers within the government.
General Financial Rules, 1963: A set of rules governing financial matters in the government.
Fundamental and Supplementary Rules: A set of rules governing the terms and conditions of service of government employees.
Central Civil Service Leave Rules, 1972: Rules governing leave entitlements for central government employees.
Central Civil Service Joining Time Rules, 1979: Rules governing the time allowed for joining a new post for central government employees.
General Provident Fund Central Service Rules, 1960: Rules governing the General Provident Fund for central government employees.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (i)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 494] नई दिल्ली, मगं लिार, िुलाई 12, 2022उआषण ाढ 21, 1944
No. 494] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022/ASHADHA 21, 1944
राष्टर ीय अनसु जू ित िनिाजत आयोग
(राष्टर ीय अनसु जू ित िनिाजत आयोग के काय य जिजध जनयम, 2021)
िजु िपत्र
नई दिल् ली, 5 िुलाई, 2022
सा.का.जन. 532(अ).—यह दिनांक 10.08.2021 के सा.का.जन. स.ं 550(अ) के तहत भारत के रािपत्र म ें
प्रकाजित राष्ट्रीय अनुसूजित िनिाजत आयोग के काय य जिजध जनयम, 2021 का िुजिपत्र ह।ै
जनयम जिद्यमान प्रजिजियों के जलए पढा िाए
अध्य ाय III
आयोग द्वारा अन्ि षण े ण त ा िािं
9 अन्ि षण े ण त ा िािं कप पिजत
9.3.1 जिकायत को सीधे अध् यक्ष/उउपाध् यक्ष/उसिस्ट् य, राष्टर ीय जिकायत सीधे अध् यक्ष/उ उपाध् यक्ष/उ सिस्ट् य, राष्टर ीय
अनुसूजित िनिाजत आयोग या क्ष/ेत्रीय कायायलय को अनुसूजित िनिाजत आयोग को संबोजधत दकया िाना
संबोजधत दकया िाना िाजहए। िाजहए।
9.3.4 जिकायतों में आरक्ष/ण नीजत, डीओपीटी के कायायलय जिकायतों में आरक्ष/ण नीजत, डीओपीटी के कायायलय
ज्ञापन, भारत सरकार के आिेिों, राज्य सरकार के ज्ञापन, भारत सरकार के आिेिों, राज्य सरकार के
आिेिों, साियिजनक उपक्रमों और स्ट् िायत न जनकायों के आिेिों, साियिजनक क्ष/ेत्र के उपक्रमों और स्ट् िायत न
4668 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
आिेिों या आरक्ष/ण के जनयमों के दकसी अन् य उल्ल ंघन जनकायों के आिेिों एिं जनयमों आदि और दकसी अन् य
का स्ट् पष्टट ूपप से उल्ल ेख दकया िाना िाजहए। जनयमों के उल्ल ंघन िैसे लागू कानून और जनयमों का
स्ट् पष्टट ूपप से उल्ल ेख दकया िाना िाजहए।
13 राज्य एिजें सयों द्वारा अन्ि षण े ण राज्य एिजें सयोंउअन्य सस्ट्ं ानों द्वारा अन्ि षण े ण या िािं
13.1 अध् यक्ष/उउपाध् यक्ष/उसिस्ट् य अन् िेषण ण या िांि के बारे म ें अध् यक्ष/उ उपाध् यक्ष/उ सिस्ट् य अन् िषण े ण या िांि के बारे में
जनणयय ल े सकत े ह ैं जिस े राज्य एिेंजसयों के माध् यम से जनणयय ले सकते ह ैं जिसे राज्य एिेंजसयोंउकेंर स
कराया िा सकता ह।ै इस जनणयय को राज्य उराज्य
िाजसत प्रिेि प्रिासनउ सांजिजधक जनकायउकेंर सउराज्य
एिेंजसयों के मुख्य सजििउप्रभारी अजधकारी को सूजित
सरकार द्वारा पोजषण त दकसी अन्य संस्ट् ान के माध् यम स े
दकया िाएगा। िह जनधायररत समयािजध के भीतर
कराया िा सकता ह।ै इस जनणयय को संबंजधत राज्य
मामले का अन् िेषण ण या िािं करेगा और ररपोटय
सरकारउकेंर स िाजसत प्रिेि प्रिासन के मुख्य
भेिेगा।
सजििउकेंर सउराज्य सरकार द्वारा पोजषण त साियिजनक क्ष/ेत्र
के उपक्रमउसांजिजधक जनकायउस्ट्ि ायत न जनकायउ संस्ट् ान
13.2 दकसी अन् य संस्ट् ानउकेंर स सरकार द्वारा पोजषण त जिभाग
से संबंजधत प्रमुख को सूजित दकया िाएगा।
एिं इसके सांजिजधक जनकाय द्वारा अन् िेषण ण
अध्य ाय IV
आयोग कप बठै कें
25. िल्ु क
आयोग कप बैठक म ें उपजस्ट् त होने के जलए अध् यक्ष/, 25.1 अध् यक्ष/, उपाध् यक्ष/ अ िा सिस्ट् य आयोग कप बैठक
उपाध् यक्ष/ अ िा सिस्ट् य दकसी िल्ु क के हकिार नह के जलए दकसी िल्ु क के हकिार नह होंगे।
होंगे। परंतु यदि कोई अंिकाजलक सिस्ट् य हों तो उनकप
25.2 आयोग कप बैठक में और आयोग द्वारा आयोजित
पात्रता ऐसे सिस्ट् यों कप जनयुजकी कप ितमे म ें जनधायररत
काययिालाओंउसम् मेलनों में भाग लेन े के जलए जििेषण
कप िाएगी।
आमंजत्रतों, जिषण य जििेषण ज्ञों और प्रजतभाजगयों यदि कोई
हो, कप पात्रता आयोग जनधायररत कर सकता ह।ै
अध्य ाय VI
आयोग के क्ष/त्रे ीय कायालय यों के कत नव्य य
32 यह आयोग के क्ष/त्रे ीय कायालय यों का कत नव्य य होगा।
32.1 उनके अजधकार क्ष/ेत्र में आन े िाले क्ष/ेत्रों में आयोग के 32.1 उनके अजधकार क्ष/ेत्र में आने िाले क्ष/ेत्रों में आयोग
‘’आंख और कान’’ के ूपप म ेंकायय करना
के ‘’आंख और कान’’ के ूपप म ें काय य करना और
मख्ु यालय से पूिय अनुमोिन के जबना कायय नह करेगा।
32.4 अनुसूजित िनिाजतयों के कल् याण और प्रगजत के जलए 32.4 अनुसूजित िनिाजतयों के कल् याण और प्रगजत के
संघ सरकार कप नीजतयों और काययक्रमों के बारे में
जलए संघ सरकार कप नीजतयों और काययक्रमों के बारे म ें
राज्य सरकारों, गैर-सरकारी संगठनों और उनके
राज्य सरकारों, गैर-सरकारी संगठनों और उनके
संबंजधत अजधकार क्ष/ेत्र में मीजडया को सूिना और
संबंजधत अजधकार क्ष/ेत्र में मीजडया को सूिना और
प्रलेखन िेना। इसी प्रकार कप सूिना और प्रलेखन ऐस े
प्रलेखन प्रिान करना। ऐसे संगठनों से इसी प्रकार कप
संगठनों से प्राप् त करना और अनुसूजित िनिाजतयों के
सूिना और प्रलेखन प्राप् त करना और अनुसूजित
जहतों पर राज्य म ें प्रभाि डालन े िाल े मह् िपूण य
िनिाजतयों के जहतों पर राज्य , केंर स िाजसत प्रिेिों म ें[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
जिकास, सामाजिक गजतजिजधयों, नीजत-पररितयन आदि प्रभाि डालने िाले मह् िपणू य जिकास, सामाजिक
के बारे में सूिनाउप्रलेखन आयोग के मुख्य ालय को गजतजिजधयों, नीजत-पररितयन आदि के बारे म ें
उपलब् ध करिाना।
सूिनाउप्रलेखन को आयोग के मुख्य ालय को उपलब् ध
करिाना।
32.7 उनके द्वारा स्ट् ियं अ िा मुख्य ालय द्वारा उनको सपेप े 32.7 मुख्य ालय द्वारा या मुख्य ालय के पूि य अनुमोिन स े
गए अनुसूजित िनिाजतयों पर हुए अ्य ािार के
उनको सपेपे गए अनुसूजित िनिाजतयों पर हुए
मामलों कप स्ट् लीय िांि करना और संबंजधत
अ्य ािार के मामलों कप स्ट् लीय िांि करना और
प्रिासजनकउपुजलस प्राजधकाररयों से जििार-जिमिय
संबंजधत प्रिासजनकउपुजलस प्राजधकाररयों से जििार-
करना त ा मुख्य ालय को सूिना िेना।
जिमिय करना त ा मख्ु यालय को ररपोटय करना।
32.8 व् यजकीगत, अनुसूजित िनिाजत कल् याण सस्ट्ं ाओं आदि 32.8 जिजभन् न जिषण यों पर व् यजकीगत, अनुसूजित
से जभन् न जिषण यों पर प्राप् त जिकायतोंउअभ् यािेिनों का िनिाजत कल् याण संस्ट् ाओं आदि से प्राप् त
जनपटान करना। जिकायतोंउअभ् यािेिनों को उजित माध् यम से जबना
जिलंब के मुख्य ालय को स्ट् ित: पूण य रटप् पणी सजहत
उजित कारयिाई के जलए अग्रेजषण त करना।
32.10 32.10 जििेषण संघटक योिना (एस.सी.पी.) त ा 32.10 अनुसूजित िनिाजत घटक (एस.टी.सी.) (पूि य
जििेषण केंर सीय सहायता (एस.सी.ए.) के जििेषण संिभय में िनिातीय उप योिना (टी.एस.पी.)) त ा जििेषण
में राज्य ों में अनुसूजित िनिाजतयों के जिकास से केंर सीय सहायता (एस.सी.ए.) के जििेषण संिभय म ें
संबंजधत मुद्दों को एकत्र करना, संकजलत करना, राज्य ों म ें अनुसूजित िनिाजतयों के जिकास से संबंजधत
जिश् लेषण ण करना त ा अनुिीक्ष/ण करना और उनके मुद्दों को एकत्र करना, संकजलत करना, जिश् लेषण ण
अजधकार क्ष/ेत्र के अधीन राज्य ोंउसंघ राज्य क्ष/ेत्रों संबंधी
करना त ा अनुिीक्ष/ण करना और उनके अजधकार क्ष/त्रे
ररपोटमे का मसौिा तैयार करना।
के अधीन राज्य ोंउकेंर स िाजसत प्रिेिों स े संबंजधत ररपोटमे
का मसौिा तैयार करना।
अध्य ाय VII
आयोग कप परामिी भजू मका
36 अनसु धं ानउअध्य यनउसिक्ष/वेक णउमल्ू य ांकन अनसु धं ानउअध्य यनउसिक्ष/वेक णउमल्ू य ांकनउ
कायिय ालाउसम्म ले न
36.1 संघ या राज्य सरकारों या केंर स िाजसत प्रिेिों द्वारा 36.1 संघ या राज्य सरकारों या केंर स िाजसत प्रिेिों
अनुसूजित िनिाजतयों के सामाजिक-आर् यक जिकास
द्वारा अनुसूजित िनिाजतयों के सामाजिक-आर् यक
के जलए िलाई िा रही जिकास योिना के प्रभाि का
जिकास के जलए िलाई िा रही जिकास योिनाओं के
मूल् यांकन करने के जलए आयोग अध् ययन करा सकता
प्रभाि का मूल् यांकन करन े के जलए आयोग अध् ययन
ह।ै इस योिना स े आयोग मुख्य ालय म ें या क्ष/ेत्रीय करा सकता ह।ै इस योिना के जलए आयोग मुख्य ालय
कायायलयों में अध् ययन िलों का गठन कर सकता ह।ै में या क्ष/ेत्रीय कायायलयों में अध्य यन िल का गठन कर
अध् ययन िल स्ट् ितंत्र ूपप स े अ िा केंर स या राज्य सकता ह।ै अध् ययन िल केंर स या राज्य सरकारों के
सरकारों के प्राजधकाररयों या जिश् िजिद्यालयों या प्राजधकरणों या जिश् िजिद्यालयों या अनुसधं ान
अनुसंधान जनकायों के सहयोग से अन् िेषण ण, सिवेकक्ष/ण या जनकायों, िैसा भी मामला हो, के सहयोग स े
अध् ययन कर सकते ह।ैं अनुसंधान, अध् ययन, सिवेकक्ष/ण या मूल् यांकन कर सकत े
ह ैंया स्ट् ितंत्र ूपप से ऐसा कर सकते ह।ैं
36.5 अध् यक्ष/ स्ट् ियं या उपाध् यक्ष/उसिस्ट् य के अनुरोध पर
काययिाला, सम् मले न, बैठक और आयोग कप बैठक के4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
दकसी काययसूिी कप मि पर ििाय के जलए दकसी व् यजकी
को आमंजत्रत कर सकता ह।ै
अध्य ाय IX
जिजिध
40 आयोग द्वारा कप िान ेिाली अनौपिाररक कारयिाईयां
40.4 इन जनयमों में अनुसूजित िनिाजतयों से िही 40.4 इन जनयमों में अनुसूजित िनिाजतयों से िही
अजभप्राय होगा िैसा संजिधान के अनुच्छ ेि 338क के
अजभप्राय होगा िैसा संजिधान के अनच्ु छेि 342 म ें
खंड 10 में दिया गया ह।ै दिया गया ह।ै
41 केंर सीय सरकार के जनयमों आदि कप प्रयोज्य ता
41.1 केंर स सरकार द्वारा िारी दकए गए सभी जनयम, 41.1 केंर स सरकार द्वारा िारी दकए गए जनयम,
जिजनयम और आिेि िो मंत्रालयोंउजिभागों में लागू ह ैं जिजनयम िो मंत्रालयोंउजिभागों में लाग ू ह,ै आयोग म ें
आयोग में भी लाग ूहोंगे।
भी लागू होंगे ि ब तक आयोग द्वारा संबंजधत जनयम
और जिजनयम तैयार नह कर जलया िाता।
42 स्ट्ट ाफ क कारों का उपयोग स्ट् ानीय पररिहन को दकराय ेपर लने ा
भारत सरकार के स्ट् टाफ क कार जनयम आयोग म ें स्ट् टाफ क 42.1 भारत सरकार के स्ट् टाफ क कार जनयम आयोग में
कारों के उपयोग पर भी लाग ूहोंगे। स्ट् टाफ क कारों के उपयोग पर भी लाग ूहोंगे।
42.2 अ यव् यिस्ट् ा के कारण ऐप आधाररत टैस ी सेिा
के माध् यम स े स्ट् ानीय पररिहन के जलए जिभागाध् यक्ष/
के पूिय अनुमोिन स े आयोग के अजधकारी एिं कमयिारी
पात्र होंगे। उन क्ष/ेत्रों म ें िहां ऐप आधाररत सेिा
उपलब् ध नह ह ै इकोनोमी पररिहन का कोई अन् य
साधन का लाभ उठा सकते ह।ैं
43 इन जनयमों म ेंमामल ेपर जनणयय जिजनर्ियष्टट नह ह।ै
43.2 सामानों कप खरीि से संबंजधत सभी प्रस्ट् तािों के सा - 43.2 सामानों कप खरीि से संबंजधत सभी प्रस्ट् तािों के
सा उन संबंजधत जित नीय जनजहता य में आयोग
सा -सा उन संबंजधत जित नीय जनजहता य में आयोग
िाजमल ह ै िो 8,00,000/-ूपपए (आठ लाख ूपपए)
िाजमल ह ै िो 8,00,000/-ूपपए (आठ लाख ूपपए)
से अजधक ह,ै आयोग द्वारा अनमु ोदित दकये िायेंगे।
से अजधक ह,ै अध् यक्ष/, एनसीएसटी द्वारा अनुमोदित
दकये िायेंगे।
एनसीएसटी के जित नीय िजकीयों के स्ट् पष्टट ीकरण के
संबंध में दिनांक 11.10.2018 के ‘’िनिातीय कायय
मंत्रालय’’ के पत्र सं. 48011/6/2014-स्ट् ा. में बताया
गया ह ैदक एनसीएसटी के अध् यक्ष/ को जित नीय िजकीयों
का प्र् यायोिन जनयम, 1978; सामान् य जित नीय
जनयम, 1963; बुजनयािी और पूरक जनयम; केंर सीय[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
जसजिल सेिा (छुट्टी) जनयम, 1972; केंर सीय जसजिल
सेिा (कायय ग्रहण समय) जनयम, 1979 और सामान् य
भजिष्टय जनजध (केंर सीय सेिा) जनयम 1960; अंििान
भजिष्टय जनजध जनयम और उसी प्रकार अन् य जनयम स े
संबंजधत केंर स सरकार के मंत्रालयउजिभाग कप िजकीयां
प्रित न दकया गया ह।ै
[फ का. स.ं 23/02/एनसीएसटीउ2021-समन्ि य]
अलका जतिारी, सजिि
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES
(Rules of Procedure of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, 2021)
CORRIGENDUM
New Delhi, the 5th July, 2022
G.S.R. 532(E).—This is a corrigendum of Rules of Procedure of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes,
2021 published in the Gazette of India on 10.08.2021 vide GSR No. 550 (E)
Rule For Existing entries Read
CHAPTER III
INVESTIGATION AND INQUIRY BY THE COMMISSION
9 METHODS OF INVESTIGATION AND INQUIRY
9.3.1 The complaint should be directly addressed to The complaints should be directly addressed to the
the Chairperson/Vice Chairperson/Member(s), Chairperson/Vice Chairperson/ Member(s), National
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
New Delhi or Regional Offices.
9.3.4 Complaints should clearly disclose the Complaints should clearly disclose the violation of
violation of Reservation Policy, DOPT OMs, applicable laws and rules such as Reservation Policy,
Government of India Orders, State Government DoPT OMs, Government of India Orders, State
Orders, PSUs and Autonomous Bodies Orders, Government Orders, Orders and Rules etc. of PSUs and
or any other violation of Rules of Reservation. Autonomous Bodies and violation of any other Rules.
13 INVESTIATION BY THE STATE AGENCIES I NVESTIGATION OR INQUIRY BY THE STATE
AGENCIES / OTHER INSTITUTIONS
13.1 The Chairperson / Vice-Chairperson / The Chairperson / Vice-Chairperson/Member(s) may
Member(s) may decide about an investigation decide about an investigation or inquiry that may be
or inquiry that may be carried out through the carried out through the State Agencies / Union Territory
State Agencies. The decision will be convened Administration / Statutory Bodies / any other Institution
to the Chief Secretary/Officer-in-charge of the funded by the Central/State Government. The decision
concerned State/State Agency(s) who will be will be conveyed to the Chief Secretary of the
asked to get the matter investigated or inquired concerned State Government/ Union Territory
into within a stipulated time and send the Administration /Head of the concerned PSU/Statutory
report. Body / Autonomous Body/ Institution funded by the
Central/State Government.
Investigation by any other Institution /
Department funded by Central Govt. & its
13.2 Statutory Bodies.6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
CHAPTER IV
MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION
25 FEE
The Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson and the 25.1 The Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson and the
Members shall not be entitled to any fee for Members shall not be entitled to any fee for sitting /
sitting in the meeting of the Commission. meeting of the Commission.
However, the entitlement of part-time
Members, if any, may be determined by the 25.2 Commission may determine the entitlement of the
terms of appointment of such Members. special invitees, subject experts and participants if any,
for attending the meeting/sitting of the Commission and
for participating in the workshops/conferences
organized by the Commission.
CHAPTER VI
DUTIES OF THE REGIONAL OFFICES OF THE COMMISSION
32 IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE REGIONAL OFFICES OF THE COMMISSION
32.1 To act as the “eyes and ears” of the 32.1 To act as the “eyes and ears” of the Commission in
Commission in the Region(s) under their the Region(s) under their jurisdiction and shall not act
jurisdiction. without prior approval from the Headquarters.
32.4 To provide information and documentation 32.4 To provide information and documentation about
about the policies and programmes of the the policies and programmes of the Union Government
Union Government for the welfare and for the welfare and advancement of Scheduled Tribes to
advancement of Scheduled Tribes to the States, the States, NGOs, Media in their respective jurisdiction
NGOs Media in their respective jurisdiction, and obtain similar information and documentation from
and obtain similar information and such organizations and provide to the Headquarters of
documentation from such organizations and the Commission information / documentation about
provide to the Headquarters of the Commission important developments, social movements, policy
information /documentation about important changes etc. in the State(s), Union Territory(s) affecting
developments, social movements, policy the interest of Scheduled Tribes.
changes etc. in the State(s) affecting the
interest of Scheduled Tribes.
32.7 To conduct on-the-spot inquiries into cases of 32.7 To conduct on-the-spot inquiries into cases of
atrocities on Scheduled Tribes either on their atrocities on Scheduled Tribes as entrusted to them by
own or as entrusted to them by Headquarters Headquarters or with prior approval of the Headquarters
and interact with the concerned Administrative and interact with the concerned Administrative / Police
/ Police authorities having jurisdiction and authorities having jurisdiction and report to the
report to the Headquarters. Headquarters.
32.8 To deal with complaints/representations from 32.8 To receive complaints/representation from
individuals, Scheduled Tribes Welfare individuals, Scheduled Tribes Welfare Association etc.,
Associations, etc., on various matters. on various matters and forward the same for appropriate
action alongwith a self-contained note to the
Headquarters without undue delay through proper
channel.
32.10 To collect, compile, analyse and monitor issues 32.10 To collect, compile, analyse and monitor issues
pertaining to development of Scheduled Tribes pertaining to development of Scheduled Tribes in the
in the states especially with reference to Tribal states especially with reference to Scheduled Tribe
Sub Plan (TSP) and Special Central Assistance Component STC (erstwhile known as Tribal Sub Plan
(SCA) and prepare drafts of Reports pertaining (TSP)) and Special Central Assistance (SCA) and
to the State(s)/UT(s) under their jurisdiction. prepare drafts of Reports pertaining to the
States(s)/UT(s) under their jurisdiction.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
CHAPTER VII
ADVISORY ROLE OF THE COMMISSION
36 RESEARCH/STUDIES/SURVEYS RESEARCH / STUDIES / SURVEYS
/EVALUATION / EVALUATION / WORKSHOPS/
CONFERENCES
36.1 The Commission may undertake studies to 36.1 The Commission may undertake studies to
evaluate the impact of the development evaluate the impact of the development schemes on the
schemes on the socio-economic development socio-economic development of the Scheduled Tribes
of the Scheduled Tribes taken up by the Union taken up by the Union or Sate Government(s) or Union
or State Government(s) or Union Territory(s). Territory(s). For this purpose, the Commission may
For this purpose, the Commission may constitute Study Teams either at the Headquarters or at
constitute Study Teams either at the the Regional Offices. The Study Teams may undertake
Headquarters or at the Regional offices. The research, studies, surveys or evaluation either in
Study Teams may undertake investigations, collaboration with Central or State Government
surveys or studies either in collaboration with authorities or Universities or Research Bodies, as the
Central or State Govt. authorities or case may be, or may do so independently.
Universities or Research Bodies, as the case
may be, or may do so independently. 36.5 The Chairperson may on his own or on the request
of the Vice Chairperson / Member, invite any person for
workshops, conference, meeting and discussion in the
sitting/meeting of the Commission on any agenda point.
CHAPTER IX
MISCELLANEOUS
40 NON-FORMAL ACTIONS BY THE COMMISSION
40.4 The Scheduled Tribes in these rules will have 40.4 The Scheduled Tribes in these rules will have the
the same connotation as is given in clause 10 of same connotation as is given in Article 342 of the
Article 338A of the Constitution. Constitution.
41 APPLICABILITY OF RULES ETC., OF THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
41.1 All rules, regulations and orders issued by the 41.1 Rules and Regulations issued by the Government
Central Government and applicable in the of India and applicable in the Ministries / Departments
Ministries/Departments will also apply in the will apply in the Commission until corresponding Rules
Commission. and Regulations are framed by the Commission.
42 USE OF STAFF CARS HIRING OF LOCAL TRANSPORT
The Staff Car Rules of the Government of 42.1 The Staff Car Rules of the Government of India
India shall apply for the purposes of utilization shall apply for the purposes of utilisation of staff cars in
of staff cars in the Commission. the Commission.
42.2 Officers and Staff of the Commission with prior
approval of the Head of Department will be entitled for
local transport through App based Taxi services with
due regard for economy. In areas where App based Taxi
services are not available, any other means of transport
with due regard to economy may be availed.
43 DECISION ON MATTERS NOT SPECIFIED IN THESE RULES
43.2 All proposal relating to procurement of goods 43.2 All proposals relating to procurement of goods
as well as those related financial implications as well as those with financial implications involving8 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
involving the Commission above Rs. the Commission above Rs. 8,00,000/- (Eight lakh)
8,00,000/- (eight lakh) shall be approved by the shall be approved by the Chairperson, NCST.
Commission.
“Ministry of Tribal Affairs’ letter No. 48011/6/2014—
Estt. Dated 11.10.2018 relating to the clarification
regarding financial powers of NCST which states that
the Chairperson of the NCST has been conferred the
powers of the Ministry / Department of the Central
Government relating to the Delegation of Financial
Powers Rules, 1978; the General Financial Rules,
1963; the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules; the
Central Civil Service (Leave) Rules, 1972; the Central
Civil Service (Joining Time) Rules, 1979 and the
General Provident Fund (Central Service) Rules, 1960;
Contributory Provident Fund Rules and similar other
Rules;”
[F. No. 23/02/NCST/2021-Coord.]
ALKA TIWARI, Secy.
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