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Section 41 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 in hindi

As soon as may be after the commencement of this Act, the President shall by order make such modifications in the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) (Part C States) Order, 1951, the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Part C States) Order, 1951, as he thinks fit having regard to the territorial changes and formation of new States under the provisions of Part II.

Summary

The President is given the power to update the official lists of Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
These updates are needed because the borders of the states have changed.
It specifically modifies the original Orders from 1950 and 1951.
The goal is to make sure the lists fit the new states and territorial changes.

Practical examples

1After the new state of Kerala was formed, the President issued a modified list to ensure communities in the transferred areas were correctly identified as Scheduled Castes.

2A tribal community in a newly merged territory checked the updated 1951 Order to see if they were still officially recognized under the new state government.

FAQ

1. Who is responsible for modifying SC/ST orders under Section 41 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956?

Under Section 41 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, the President of India has the authority to make these modifications by order.

2. Why does Section 41 of the 1956 Act require changes to the Scheduled Castes orders?

Section 41 of the 1956 Act requires changes because the formation of new states and territorial shifts made the old 1950 and 1951 orders inaccurate.

3. Which specific orders does the President modify under Section 41 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956?

Section 41 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, targets the SC and ST Orders from 1950 and the Part C States Orders from 1951.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 41 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, what is the primary reason the President modifies SC/ST orders?

Q2.Which of these orders is modified under Section 41 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956?

Q3.Under Section 41 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, the President makes modifications as he thinks fit. What is his main consideration?

Q4.When should the modifications to SC/ST orders be made according to Section 41 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956?

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