Which of the following statements relating to the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India is not correct ?
It relates to the special provision for administration of certain areas in the States other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
Tribal advisory councils are to be constituted to give advice under the Fifth Schedule.
The Governor is not authorized to make regulations to prohibit or restrict the transfer of land by or among members of the Scheduled Tribes.
The Governors of the States in which there are scheduled areas have to submit reports to the President regarding the administration of such areas.
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2019
Statement B is correct; the Constitution provides for the constitution of Tribal Advisory Councils in states having Scheduled Areas to advise the Governor on matters pertaining to the welfare and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes.
Statement C is incorrect. Paragraph 5(2)(a) of the Fifth Schedule explicitly authorizes the Governor to make regulations for the peace and good government of any Scheduled Area, and these regulations may include prohibiting or restricting the transfer of land by or among members of the Scheduled Tribes.
Statement D is correct; the Governor of each state having Scheduled Areas is required to submit a report annually, or whenever required, to the President regarding the administration of the Scheduled Areas in that state.