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Part XVI of the Constitution of India (Articles 330–342A) provides special provisions for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs), including reservations and representation in legislatures, service-related considerations, and the establishment of national commissions, as well as presidential notifications of SCs, STs, and SEBCs.
Articles 330 to 342A
Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People
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Representation of the Anglo-Indian Community in the House of the People
Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of the States
Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Legislative Assemblies of the States
Reservation of seats and special representation to cease after certain period
Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to services and posts
Special provision for Anglo-Indian community in certain services
Special provision with respect to educational grants for the benefit of Anglo-Indian community
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
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National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
National Commission for Backward Classes
Control of the Union over the administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes
Appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes
Scheduled Castes
Scheduled Tribes
Socially and educationally backward classes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is provided under Articles 330 and 332?
Article 330 reserves seats for SCs and STs in the House of the People, and Article 332 reserves seats for SCs and STs in the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
What does Article 334 deal with?
Article 334 concerns the period for which reservation of seats and special representation shall continue, subject to extensions enacted by constitutional amendment.
What is the effect of Article 335?
Article 335 requires that the claims of SCs and STs to services and posts be taken into consideration consistently with the maintenance of administrative efficiency.
Which national commissions are established under Part XVI?
Article 338 establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Castes; Article 338A establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes; Article 338B establishes the National Commission for Backward Classes.
What does Article 339 provide?
Article 339 deals with the Union’s control over the administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes, including directives and measures as provided.
What is the purpose of Article 340?
Article 340 provides for the appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes and to make recommendations.
How are Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes notified?
Article 341 empowers the President to specify the castes deemed to be Scheduled Castes in a State or Union Territory, and Article 342 does likewise for Scheduled Tribes, subject to parliamentary law.