Sixth Schedule in Assam: An Overview

Abstract

Sixth schedule of Indian constitution is an integral part of Indian polity and a very important topic in current political domain. Assam is one of the tribal-dominated hill areas in the northeastern region, and this constitution is the only one of its kind to protect the cultural identities, habits, economic and political interests of the people who live there. The sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution lists four different councils: the regional council, the district council, the independent council, and the territorial council. That being said, Assam has three councils: two independent councils, one local council, and the state government. The North Cachar Hill area Council and the Mikir Hill District Council were both created after 1951. They are both in the Cachar area. It is mentioning here that the provision of six schedule has been reviewed time to time as per demand of different indigenous groups for autonomy. The sixth schedule of Indian constitution have both positive and negative affects. In this Article, it is tried to focus on some major problems as well as grievances of the deprived peoples of these living in the sixth schedule areas in Assam. Suggestions have also been provided to redress those problems and grievances.