In this section of
'Constitution of India - Schedules' of India Facts we will discuss
about the 12 schedules that are in our constitution. These twelve
schedules covers different important topics such as the official
languages are mentioned in one of them, land and tenure reforms,
rural development, urban development, etc.
Any additional schedule can be added in the constitution, provision
is given. It is usually done throuth amendments. The rules of
amendments you will get on its respective page. Check out yourself
what the 12 schedules covers.
- Designations of the States and Union Territories.
- Emoluments for high-level officials
- Forms of oaths.
- Allocation of the number of seats in the Rajya Sabha (Council
of States - the upper house of Parliament) per State or Union
Territory.
- Provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled
Areas and Scheduled Tribes (areas and tribes needing special
protection due to disadvantageous conditions).
- Provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam.
- The Union (central government), State, and Concurrent (dual)
lists of responsibilities.
- The official languages.
- Land and tenure reforms.
- The association of Sikkim with India.
- Anti-defection provisions for Members of Parliament and
Members of the State Legislatures.
- Rural development.
- Urban planning.
