Q. Consider the following statements with reference to Autonomous Districts under 6th Schedule of Indian Constitution:
1. A State’s executive authority does not extend over the Autonomous districts in tribal areas.
2. Autonomous district councils have powers to form courts to hear cases.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer
The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India allows for the formation of autonomous administrative divisions which have been given autonomy within their respective states.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The tribal areas in the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram have been constituted as autonomous districts. But they do not fall outside the executive authority of the state concerned.
Statement 2 is correct: Autonomous district councils have powers to form courts to hear cases where both parties are members of Scheduled Tribes and the maximum sentence is less than 5 years in prison. The jurisdiction of high court over these cases is specified by the governor.
