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 circum- stances on the recommendations of the Governor Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
Statement I is incorrect. The State Government does not lose its executive power over Scheduled Areas; rather, its executive power extends to these areas, but it must comply with the provisions of the Fifth Schedule and directions from the Union Government. Local bodies do not assume total administration. Statement II is correct. The Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances, particularly based on the recommendations of the Governor, and can give directions to the State Government regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas.