Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

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Correct Answer: Fifth Schedule. Under 5 th schedule of the constitution, a tribal land transferred to a private entity can be declared null and void. The Fifth Schedule under Article 244(1) of the Constitution contains provisions regarding administration of Scheduled Areas other than in Northeast India. Only President can declare an area or alter an area under 5 th schedule by consulting Governor of the state. Criteria for declaring an area as schedule area under 5 th schedule – Preponderance of tribal population, Compactness and reasonable size of the area, A viable administrative entity, such as a district, block or taluk, and Economic backwardness of the area as compared to the neighbouring areas.

Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

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