In what ways does the Part not apply to certain areas, as mentioned in Article 243M(1) and (2)?
The Part does not apply to the Scheduled Areas referred to in clause (1) of Article 244 and the tribal areas referred to in clause (2) of Article 244. It also does not apply to the States of Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram, as well as the hill areas in the State of Manipur for which District Councils exist under any law for the time being in force. Additionally, it does not apply to the hill areas of the District of Darjeeling in the State of West Bengal for which Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council exists under any law for the time being in force.