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Multiple Choice Questions

Recently Union Cabinet has approved a bill to strengthen Autonomous Councils in Sixth Schedule Which...........

Indian Political System(BPSC) Panchayati Raj Instiutions

Recently, Union Cabinet has approved a bill to strengthen Autonomous Councils in Sixth Schedule. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to Autonomous Councils?

Tribal areas under 6th schedule remains within executive authority of the State Govt.
Under the bill, Finance Commission would be mandated to recommend devolution of financial resources to the councils.

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Explanation:

Tribal areas under 6th schedule remains within executive authority of the State Govt whereas Scheduled tribes under 5th Schedule are under executive authority of Union Govt. through Governor. Cabinet has approved amendment to Article 280 of the Constitution to increase powers of 10 Autonomous Councils in Sixth Schedule areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.Finance Commission would be mandated to recommend devolution of financial resources to the councils.Till now, the autonomous councils have depended on grants from Central Ministries and the State governments for specific projects.

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