States having Schedule V areas or otherwise, the Governor by notification may set up a tribal advisory council.
Tribal Advisory Council
- provide inputs to governor in exercise of his powers wrt such areas
- advise governor on welfare measures to be taken for tribes in the state
- max 20 members
- 3/4 members should be representatives of ST in state legislative assembly
Powers of governor towards administration under fifth schedule areas
- functioning, tenure, conditions for service for TAC determined by governor
- can make regulations for peace & good governance of these areas
- power to make regulations for specific purposes
- prohibit transfer of land by or among members of ST in such areas
- regulate allotment of land to members of ST in such areas
- regulate business of money lending in such areas
- notify that law of Parliament or state State Legislature may not apply or apply with modifications
- such regulation must be approved by the President
- submit report to President annually or otherwise, concerning the administration of these areas
- take TAC advice on such matters