Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State is declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule, I. the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administration. II. the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the Governor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement I is Incorrect: Declaring an area "Scheduled" does not strip the State Government of its executive authority. Instead, it adds a layer of protection where the Governor acts as a custodian. The administration remains with the State, influenced by the advice of the Tribes Advisory Council (TAC).
Statement II is Incorrect: Under Paragraph 3 of the Fifth Schedule, the executive power of the Union extends only to giving directions to the State regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas. There is no provision within the Schedule for the "total takeover" of administration by the Union Government.