CIRCULAR LEARNINGS

Explanation

The Fifth Schedule deals with the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes, with primary control resting with the State but under special constitutional safeguards.

Statement I is incorrect. The State Government retains its executive power in Scheduled Areas. The Governor has special responsibilities, including submitting reports to the President, and a Tribes Advisory Council is constituted. However, no local body replaces the State’s authority.

Statement II is incorrect. There is no provision in the Constitution that allows the Union Government to take over total administration of Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule. The Centre can only issue directions to the State, based on the Governor’s reports.

Thus, both statements are incorrect.