Schedule 1 of The State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970 — THE FIRST SCHEDULE

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THE FIRST SCHEDULE [See section 19(1)] AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED CASTES) ORDER, 1950

(1)In paragraph 2, for the figure “XIII”, the figure “XIV” shall be substituted, and in paragraph 4, for the portion beginning with the words, figures and letter “and any reference in Parts IVA and X of the Schedule” and ending with the words and figures “the first day of November, 1966”, the following shall be substituted, namely:— “any reference in Parts IVA and X of the Schedule to a State or to a district or other territorial division thereof shall be construed as a reference to the State, district or other territorial division constituted as from the first day of November, 1966; and any reference in Part XIV to a State or to a district or other territorial division thereof shall be construed as a reference to the State, district or other territorial division constituted as from the day appointed under clause (b) of section 2 of the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970.”
(2)In the Schedule, after Part XIII, the following Part shall be inserted, namely:“PART XIV.—Himachal Pradesh 1. Throughout the State except the territories specified in sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 (31 of 1966):— 1. Ad-dharmi 2. Badhi or Nagalu 3. Bandhela 4. Balmiki, Chura or Bhangi 5. Bangali 6. Banjara 7. Bansi 8. Barad 9. Barar 10. Batwal 11. Bawaria 12. Bazigar 13. Bhanjra 14. Chamar, Mochi, Ramdasi, Ravidasi or Ramdasia 15. Chanal 16. Chhimbe (Dhobi) 17. Chuhre 18. Dagi 19. Daole 20. Darai or Daryai 21. Daule 22. Dhaki or Toori 23. Dhaogri or Dhuai 24. Doom or Doomna 25. Dumme (Bhanjre) 26. Hali 27. Hesi 28. Jogi 29. Julahe 30. Kabirpanthi, Julaha or Keer 31. Kamoh or Dagoli 32. Karoack 33. Khatik 34. Koli 35. Lohar 36. Mazhabi 37. Megh 38. Nat 39. Od 40. Pasi 41. Phrera 42. Rehar 43. Rehara 44. Sansi 45. Sapela 46. Sarde, Sarare or Siryare 47. Sarehde 48. Sikligar 49. Sipi 50. Sirkiband 51. Teli 52. Thathiar or Thathera. 2. In the territories specified in sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 (31 of 1966):— 1. Ad Dharmi 2. Bangali 3. Barar, Burar or Berar 4. Batwal 5. Bauria or Bawaria 6. Bazigar 7. Balmiki, Chura or Bhangi 8. Bhanjra 9. Charmar, Jatia Chamar, Rehgar, Raigar, Ramdasi or Ravidasi 10. Chanal 11. Dagi 12. Darain 13. Dhanak 14. Dhogri, Dhangri or Siggi 15. Dumna, Mahasha or Doom 16. Gagra 17. Gandhila or Gandil Gondola 18. Kabirpanthi or Julaha 19. Khatik 20. Kori or Koli 21. Marija or Marecha 22. Mazhabi 23. Megh 24. Nat 25. Od 26. Pasi 27. Perna 28. Pherera 29. Sanhai 30. Sanhal 31. Sansoi 32. Sansi, Bhedkut or Manesh 33. Sapela 34. Sarera 35. Sikligar 36. Sirkiband.”.

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Summary

The First Schedule amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, as required by Section 19(1) of the Act.
It updates territorial references, stating that boundaries are based on November 1, 1966, or the appointed day defined in Section 2 of this Act.
It creates a new section named "PART XIV. Himachal Pradesh" to list the recognized Scheduled Castes for the new State.
It provides a main list of 52 recognized Scheduled Castes that applies to most of the State.
It provides a secondary list of 36 recognized Scheduled Castes that applies only to territories transferred under Section 5 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966.

Practical examples

1Ramesh belongs to the Ad-dharmi community and lives in Shimla. Because the First Schedule places his community on the main list of 52 recognized castes for the State, he qualifies for a state-sponsored educational scholarship.

2Sunita is a member of the Gagra community and lives in a border area transferred from Punjab in 1966. She applies for a government grant, and the local official uses the First Schedule to verify her status, finding her community on the specific list of 36 castes for that transferred territory.

FAQ

1. What legal document does the First Schedule modify?

It modifies the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950.

2. Are the recognized Scheduled Castes exactly the same across the entire State?

No, there are two distinct lists. One applies to the main territory of the State, and a separate, shorter list applies to specific territories transferred from Punjab in 1966.

3. What dates are used to determine the territorial boundaries for these rules?

The boundaries refer to how territories stood on November 1, 1966, or on the appointed day established under Section 2 of the Act.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 19(1) and the First Schedule of The State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, which legal text is directly amended to add a specific part for Himachal Pradesh?

Q2.The First Schedule of The State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970 updates territorial boundaries by referencing the "appointed day" established under which section of the Act?

Q3.Under the First Schedule of The State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, how is the recognition of Scheduled Castes handled geographically?

Q4.Under the First Schedule of The State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, how many Scheduled Castes are recognized for the territories specifically transferred under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966?

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