Article 244 and 244 A
- The fifth schedule provides that the executive power of the state extends to the scheduled Areas.
- Governor has a special responsibility regarding such areas.
- He is required to make a report to the president annually or whenever required by the president regarding the administration of these areas.
- Tribal Advisory Council in each state having scheduled areas, consisting or not more than 20 members as three fourths shall be the representatives of the scheduled tribes in legislative assembly.
- The councils shall advice on matters pertaining to the welfare and advancement the scheduled tribes in the state referred to them by the Governor.
- Article 244 and 244 A of the constitution of Indian enables the government to enact separate laws for the governance and administration of the tribal areas.
- Governor may by public notification direct that any particular Act of parliament or of the legislature of the state shall or shall not apply to scheduled Area.
https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/pdf1/S5.pdf
https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/pdf1/S6.pdf
https://tribal.nic.in/downloads/Article275/Article275Guidelines.pdf