Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the special provisions for Nagaland under Article 371-A of the Constitution:
1. The Governor of Nagaland has the responsibility for maintaining law and order in the state.
2. The parliamentary laws dealing with the ownership and transfer of land do not apply to Nagaland unless consent is given by the state’s Governor.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer
The Article 371-A for special provisions about Nagaland was added by the 13th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1962.
Statement 1 is correct: The Governor of Nagaland has special responsibility for law and order in the state so long as internal disturbances caused by the hostile Nagas continue. In the discharge of this responsibility, the Governor, after consulting the Council of Ministers, exercises his individual judgement and his decision is final. This special responsibility of the Governor ceases as and when the President so directs.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Acts of Parliament relating to the following matters do not apply to Nagaland unless the State Legislative Assembly decides: (Not the Governor) a. religious or social practices of the Nagas; b. Naga customary law and procedure; c. administration of civil and criminal justice involving decision according to Naga customary law; and d. ownership and transfer of land and its resources.
