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

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