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Art. 371B Part XXI: Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions

Special Provision With Respect to the State of Assam

Exact text — Constitution of India

Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the President may, by order made with respect to the State of Assam, provide for the constitution and functions of a committee of the Legislative Assembly of the State consisting of members of that Assembly elected from the tribal areas specified in [the Sixth Schedule], and such number of other members of that Assembly as may be specified in the order, and for the modifications to be made in the rules of procedure of that Assembly for the constitution and proper functioning of such committee.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This Article lets the President establish a special committee within Assam's Legislative Assembly, specifically composed of members elected from the state's Sixth Schedule tribal areas, giving those regions a structured, formal voice within the broader state legislature on matters affecting them.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is a more modest special provision compared to Nagaland's Article 371A — rather than a legislative veto, it ensures Assam's tribal areas have organised, dedicated representation and input within the state's own Assembly structure.

Read alongside this one

Art. 244 — Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 371B

Is this the same as the Sixth Schedule Autonomous District Councils?

No — the Sixth Schedule Councils are separate, directly elected bodies with their own limited law-making power; this Article's committee operates within Assam's own Legislative Assembly, giving tribal-area MLAs a formal internal voice on relevant matters.

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