How does the Sixth Schedule relate to the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram?
The Sixth Schedule relates to the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram by providing for certain special provisions. These include setting up Autonomous District Councils and Regional Councils for these areas, which are responsible for administering their respective tribal regions. The Sixth Schedule empowers the Governors of the mentioned states to make orders concerning various administrative matters in tribal areas. Additionally, it allows for amendments to the Schedule by law, with any such changes being deemed not as a constitutional amendment.