The Gazette of India Extraordinary

Gazette Information

• Gazette Title: The Gazette of India Extraordinary
• Gazette Number: No. 5
• Publication Date: February 5, 2024
• Issuing Authority: Rajya Sabha

Summary

• A Bill has been introduced to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.
• The amendments aim to modify the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Odisha.
• The Bill proposes to include new entries and synonyms for existing Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.
• It also seeks to omit certain entries from the Scheduled Castes list and include them in the Scheduled Tribes list.
• The amendments are based on recommendations from the State Government of Odisha.