Can State Legislatures introduce additional measures to support and empower Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women Chairpersons?
No, State Legislatures cannot introduce additional measures to support and empower Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women Chairpersons beyond what is specified in this context. This is because the text states that "The reservation of seats under clauses (1) and (2) and the reservation of offices of Chairpersons (other than the reservation for women) under clause (4)" shall cease to have effect on the expiration of the period specified in Article 334. Furthermore, it is mentioned that "Nothing in this Part shall prevent the Legislature of a State from making any provision for reservation of seats in any Panchayat or offices of Chairpersons in the Panchayats at any level in favour of backward class of citizens." This indicates that the measures provided are the extent to which State Legislatures can act to support and empower these groups.