On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has indicated to implement the Uniform Civil Code by mentioning it. Addressing the workers across the country in Bhopal, he said that two laws cannot be accepted in one house. After this statement of PM Modi, concern has been expressed in a section of the tribal community along with the Muslim society.
Many politicians in the northeastern states feel that the UCC or any law like it will pose a threat to their diverse societies. Articles 371(A) and 371(G) of the Constitution guaranteed special provisions to the tribes of the North-Eastern states. This article prevents the Parliament from enacting any law that abolishes their family laws. Let us tell you what are Articles 371(A) and 371(G) and how are they in the interest of tribals?
What is Article 371A?
Every state of India is different according to geography, culture. For this reason, special provisions have been made in the constitution for many states of the country. These provisions have been made keeping in view the culture, geographical conditions of the states. Articles 371(A) and 371(G) are such provisions. First of all, let's talk about Article 371 (A), this article has been made for Nagaland in the northeastern states.
It was added in the year 1962 after the 13th amendment to the constitution. This article came to the fore after the 16-point agreement between the Nagas and the Central Government. Under this, the Parliament of the country cannot make laws related to the Naga community without the approval of the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland. These laws will come into force even if the state assembly passes a resolution to implement it.
What special rights have the Nagas got under Article 371A?
Under Article 371 (A), the Parliament cannot make laws for social traditions, traditional rules associated with Naga religion. Apart from this, the Parliament cannot legislate in the matters of justice done by Naga traditions and land of Nagas. Under this article, Tuensang district of Nagaland has also got special status. For this reason, a separate minister is made for this in the government of Nagaland. Apart from this, a local council consisting of 35 members is constituted for this district.
What is Article 371(G)?
Talking about Article 371 (G), it has been made for the state of Mizoram. After the 53rd amendment of the constitution in the year 1986, this article was added for Mizoram. Because of this article, the country's parliament cannot make new laws related to the Mizo community without the approval of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly. Parliament has the right to first make new laws related to the customs and lands of the Mizo community, their administration and methods of justice. Approval of the state assembly will be required.
Some of the rules made under Article 371 may have become irrelevant over time, but the rules made for the traditional customs of tribals in the states of Northeast are equally relevant today. Citing these, most of the political parties here are opposing the Uniform Civil Code.
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