Question 1851

Consider the following statements. Which of the statements is/are true? 1) Special provisions to Nagaland were added to the Constitution by 15th Amendment of Constitution 2) The 36th Amendment to the Constitution added special provisions for Assam to the Constitution.

Answer

Neither 1 nor 2

Why?

Explanation- Special Provision to Nagaland: ​ These provisions are incorporated in Article 371A by the 13th Amendment Act, 1962 . According to these provisions, without the agreement of the State Legislative Assembly, the Parliament is not allowed to legislate on the matters related to the Naga religion or social customary practices, the Naga law, civil and criminal justice including the decisions which are taken in accordance with the Naga customary law, ownership and transfer of land and its resources. This provision was inserted by a 16-Point Agreement between the Centre and the Naga People’s Convention in 1960 which led to the creation of Nagaland in 1963. Special Provision to Assam: ​ Under Article 371B by 22nd Amendment Act, 1969 , the President is empowered to provide for the constitution and functions of a committee of the Assembly which will consist of members elected from the State’s tribal areas.