(a) whether the Union Government have appointed a Commission to report on the
administration of the Scheduled Areas as directed in the Article 339(1) of the
Constitution;
(b) if so, the details of such report; and
(c) if not the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Union Government have appointed a Commission to report on the
administration of the Scheduled Areas as directed in the Article 339(1) of the
Constitution;
(b) if so, the details of such report; and
(c) if not the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS ( SHRI JUAL ORAM)
(a) & (b) The Commission for Scheduled Area & Scheduled Tribes popularly known as Dhebar
Commission was constituted in 1960 to report on the administration of the Scheduled
Areas under Article 339(1) of the Constitution and submitted its report in 1961. The
report made comprehensive recommendations on the administration of Scheduled area
and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes in the country.
(c) Does not arise.