Schedule 2 of The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971
THE SECOND SCHEDULE [See section 25 (1)] AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED CASTES) ORDER, 1950 In the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950,—
- (1)in paragraph 2, for the figures “XIV”, the figures “XVII” shall be substituted;
- (2)in paragraph 4,—
- (a)for the words and figures “and any reference in Part XIV”, the words and figures “any reference in Part XIV” shall be substituted;
- (b)the following shall be added at the end, namely:— “and any reference in Parts XV, XVI and XVII to a State shall be construed as a reference to the State constituted as from the day appointed under clause (b) of section 2 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971”;
- (3)in the Schedule, after Part XIV, the following Parts shall be inserted, namely:“PART XV—Manipur Throughout the State:— 1. Dhupi or Dhobi 2. Lois 3. Muchi or Ravidas 4. Namasudra 5. Patni 6. Sutradhar 7. Yaithibi. PART XVI—Meghalaya Throughout the State:— 1. Bansphor 9. Kaibartta or Jaliya 2. Bhuinmali or Mali 10. Lalbegi 3. Brittial-Bania or Bania 11. Mahara 4. Dhupi or Dhobi 12. Mehtar or Bhangi 5. Dugla or Dholi 13. Muchi or Rishi 6. Hira 14. Namasudra 7. Jalkeot 15. Patni 8. Jhalo, Malo or Jhalo-Malo 16. Sutradhar. PART XVII—Tripura Throughout the State:— 1. Bagdi 20. Kanda 2. Baiti 21. Kanugh 3. Bhuimali 22. Keot 4. Bhunar 23. Khadit 5. Chamar or Muchi 24. Kharia 6. Dandasi 25. Khemcha 7. Dhenuar 26. Koch 8. Dhoba 27. Koir 9. Duai 28. Kol 10. Dum 29. Kora 11. Ghasi 30. Kotal 12. Gour 31. Mahisyadas 13. Gunar 32. Mali 14. Gur 33. Mehtor 15. Gorang 34. Musahar 16. Jalia Kaibartta 35. Namasudra 17. Kahar 36. Patni 18. Kalindi 37. Sabar.”. 19. Kan
Summary
- Details amendments to the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950.
- Adds new sections (Parts XV, XVI, and XVII) specifically defining the Scheduled Castes for the states of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura.
- Lists the distinct caste groups recognised as Scheduled Castes throughout the entire territory of each of these three states.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What order does Schedule 2 of The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 amend?
Schedule 2 of The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950.
2. According to Schedule 2 of the 1971 Reorganisation Act, which new parts are added to the Scheduled Castes Order?
Schedule 2 of The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 inserts Part XV for Manipur, Part XVI for Meghalaya, and Part XVII for Tripura.
3. Is the "Namasudra" caste recognised in Meghalaya under Schedule 2 of The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971?
Yes, under Schedule 2 of The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, "Namasudra" is listed as a Scheduled Caste throughout the State of Meghalaya, as well as in Manipur and Tripura.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Schedule 2 of The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, which caste is specifically listed in Part XV for the State of Manipur?
Q2.Which State's Scheduled Castes are listed in the newly inserted Part XVII under Schedule 2 of The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971?
Q3.According to Schedule 2 of The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, which of the following communities is listed as a Scheduled Caste in Meghalaya?
Q4.How does Schedule 2 of The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 modify the application of Parts XV, XVI, and XVII of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950?