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that no direct statutory safeguard of this nature is possible. The other possibility is that the Governor in
his discretion should set apart funds and that these funds should be outside the vote of the legislature.
We feel that such a provision is likely to be repugnant to the provincial legislature.
We recommend however that the revenues derived from and the expenses incurred on the Scheduled
Areas from the provincial budget should be shown separately so as to prevent the needs of these areas
being overlooked through incorporation in the general items Such a separate statement will of course
afford a better opportunity for scrutiny and criticism.
19. GOVERNOR'S RESPONSIBILITY -
In connection with financial safeguards the view was expressed that the formulation of a plan of
improvement affords sufficient guarantee for the expenditure of funds .We are of the view that in the
provisions corresponding to the Instrument of Instructions the Governor should be required to see that a
suitable scheme of development is drawn up and implemented as far as possible (See Para. *17)
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* Reference to para is to para in the original reports.
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20. TRIBAL MINISTER -
Connected with the formulation of development schemes and the provision of adequate expenditure
for the hill tracts is the need for the appointment of a separate Minister to give effect to the plans and to
look after the interests of the aboriginals. The tribal population in the C. P., Orissa and Bihar forms a
considerable proportion of the total population and on this ground alone the tribals have a case for
representation in the Provincial Government. In the C. P., the tribal population is nearly 18 per cent. In
Orissa, almost a fifth of the population is tribal, and in Bihar there are over 5 millions of them
constituting about 14 per cent. Partly in order to provide representation for the tribals and in any case to
see that adequate attention is paid to their administration we are of the view that there should be a
separate Minister for the tribal areas and tribes in C. P., Orissa and Bihar and that this should be
provided by statute. The Minister should be a tribal himself unless a suitable person cannot be found. We
may add that the Government of Orissa have recognised that there should be a separate portfolio for the
welfare of the backward classes under the new constitution.
21. SERVICES -
It has been pointed out that the tribals constitute an appreciable proportion of the population
particularly in some Provinces. On this account, the policy of recruitment of a due proportion of
aboriginals having regard to reasonable efficiency, into the Government services is justified and
necessary and must be followed. Apart from this, however, it is necessary that there should be an
adequate number of tribals in the services so that the constant complaints of mishandling by non-tribal
Officials, particularly, of such servants as forest guards, constables or excise peons and clerks can be
minimized. Moreover, it is only by adequate representation in the Government and local bodies' services
that the tribal can gain the necessary confidence and status.
We do not consider that a separate service of tribal people is necessary or desirable for the Scheduled
Areas, and we recommend that they should be recruited to a general cadre. This will enable them to
come into contact with non-tribes people and we also consider that there is no objection to the posting of