Constitution of India · Section Article 339
Control of the Union over the administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes
Article 339 — Control of the Union over the administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes
- Control of the Union over the administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes.—(1) The President may at any time and shall, at the expiration of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution by order appoint a Commission to report on the administration of the Scheduled Areas and the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes in the States 2***. The order may define the composition, powers and procedure of the Commission and may contain such incidental or ancillary provisions as the President may consider necessary or desirable. (2) The executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to a State as to the drawing up and execution of schemes specified in the direction to be essential for the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes in the State.
Plain English Summary
This article gives the President the power to appoint a special Commission every ten years to review how Scheduled Areas are managed and to look after the well-being of Scheduled Tribes. The Union government can also instruct states on how to create plans that benefit these tribal communities.
Key Points
- The President can appoint a Commission every ten years to examine the administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes.
- This Commission's powers, structure, and process can be defined by the President's order.
- The Union government has the power to direct states on creating schemes that help Scheduled Tribes.
Why It Matters
This article ensures that the central government regularly checks the administration in tribal areas and actively works to improve the welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.