What is the criteria for listing of a Community as Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe ?
Criteria for inclusion of any community in the list of Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes is as under: Scheduled Castes : Extreme social, education and economic backwardness arising out of the traditional practice of untouchability. Scheduled Tribes : Indications of primitive traits, distinctive culture, geographical isolation, shyness of contact with the community at large and backwardness. TOP Question : How to get a Caste/Tribe certificate ? Answer : A person belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has to apply to the designated authority, i.e., Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the applicant resides permanently. The Designated Authority will issue the certificate after verification of the claim of the applicant. TOP Question : Is there any prescribed format for application ? Answer : It can be obtained from State Government/UT Administration. TOP Question : What is the status of Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribe with regard to religion: Answer : As per orders issue
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