What do you mean by scheduled Tribe ?
The term "Scheduled Tribe" has been defined in the Constitution of India. Article 366(25) defines scheduled Tribe as "such tribes or tribal communities or parts of such groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this constitution". Article 342 is reproduced below for better appreciation.
Article 342. Scheduled Tribes—(1) The President may with respect to any State or. Union Territory and where it is a State, after consultation with the Governor thereof by public notification, specify the tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within tribes or tribal communities which shall for the purpose of this Constitution be deemed to be Scheduled Tribes in relation to that State or Union Territory, as the case may be. (2) Parliament may by law include in or exclude from the list of Scheduled Tribes specified in a notification issued under clause (1) any tribe or tribal community or part of or group within any tribe or tribal community, but save as aforesaid a notification issued under 'the said clause shall not be varied by any subsequent notification.
Thus , the first specification of Scheduled Tribes in relation to a particular State/Union Territory is by a notified order of the President of India, after consultation with the State government concerned. These orders can be modified subsequently only through an Act of Parliament. The above Article provides for listing of scheduled tribes State/Union Territory wise and not on all India basis.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 342 of the Constitution of India, the President , after consultation of the State governments has promulgated so far 9 orders specifying the Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State and Union Territories. Out of these, eight are in operation at present in their original or amended form. The Constitution(Scheduled Tribes) Order,1950 with the subsequent amendments is applicable for Odisha .
The essential characteristics of the Scheduled Tribes are:
- Primitive Traits
- Geographic isolation
- Distinct culture
- Shy of contact with community at large
- Economically backward
Why they are called Scheduled Tribes ?
The specified tribal communities, or parts thereof, have been recognized under Schedule V of the Constitution of India. Hence, the Tribes recognized by the Constitution are called Scheduled Tribes.
Which Castes are considered Scheduled Tribes in Odisha?
The List of Scheduled Tribes notified (after addition/deletion)as per the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Order, 1950 as amended by Modification Order, 1956, Amendment Act, 1976, The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Act 2002 No. 10 dated 8.1.2003 of Ministry of Law & Justice republished by the Notification No. 7799/ L dated 7.6.2003 of Law Department, Govt. of Orissa and The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) orders (Amendment) Act, 2024 No.-6 of 2024 dtd.-15.02.2024 republished vide Law Department Notification No.2232-I-Legis-05/24/L dtd.20.02.2024 is given below:
| Sl. No. | Scheduled Tribe |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagata, Bhakta |
| 2 | Baiga |
| 3 | Banjara, Banjari |
| 4 | Bathudi, Bathuri |
| 5 | Bhottada, Dhotada, Bhotra, Bhatra, Bhattara, Bhotora, Bhatara |
| 6 | Bhuiya, Bhuyan, Pauri Bhuyan, Paudi Bhuyan |
| 7 | Bhumia |
| 8 | Bhumij, Teli Bhumij, Haladipokhria Bhumij, Haladi Pokharia Bhumija, Desi Bhumij, Desia Bhumij, Tamaria Bhumij, Tamodia Bhumij, Tamudia Bhumij, Tamundia Bhumij, Tamulia Bhumij, Tamadia Bhumij, Tamadia, Tamaria, Tamudia |
| 9 | Bhunjia, Chuktia Bhunjia |
| 10 | Binjhal, Binjhwar |
| 11 | Binjhia, Binjhoa |
| 12 | Birhor |
| 13 | Bondo Poraja, Bonda Paroja, Banda Paroja, Banda Paraja, Bonda Paraja, Bondo, Bonda, Banda |
| 14 | Chenchu |
| 15 | Dal |
| 16 | Desua Bhumij |
| 17 | Dharua, Dhuruba, Dhurva, Durua, Dhurua, Dhurava |
| 18 | Didayi, Didai Paroja, Didai |
| 19 | Gadaba, Bodo Gadaba, Gutob Gadaba, Kapu Gadaba, Ollara Gadaba, Parenga Gadaba, Sano Gadaba |
| 20 | Gandia |
| 21 | Ghara |
| 22 | Gond, Gondo, Rajgond, Maria Gond, Dhur Gond |
| 23 | Ho |
| 24 | Holva |
| 25 | Jatapu |
| 26 | Juang |
| 27 | Kandha Gauda |
| 28 | Kawar, Kanwar, Kaur, Kunwar, Kaonr, Kuanr, Konwar, Kuanar, Kaanr, Koanr, Kuanwar |
| 29 | Kharia, Kharian, Berga Kharia, Dhelki Kharia, Dudh Kharia, Erenga Kharia, Munda Kharia, Oraon Kharia, Khadia, Pahari Kharia |
| 30 | Kharwar |
| 31 | Khond, Kond, Kandha, Kandha Kumbhar, Nanguli Kandha, Sitha Kandha, Kondh, Kui, Kui (Kandha), Buda Kondh, Bura Kandha, Desia Kandha, Dungaria Kondh, Kutia Kandha, Kandha Gauda, Muli Kondh, Malua Kondh, Pengo Kandha, Raja Kondh, Raj Khond |
| 32 | Kisan, Nagesar, Nagesia |
| 33 | Kol |
| 34 | Kolah Loharas, Kol Loharas |
| 35 | Kolha |
| 36 | Koli, Malhar |
| 37 | Kondadora |
| 38 | Kora, Khaira, Khayara |
| 39 | Korua |
| 40 | Kotia |
| 41 | Koya, Gumba Koya, Koitur Koya, Kamar Koya, Musara Koya |
| 42 | Kulis |
| 43 | Lodha, Nodh, Nodha, Lodh |
| 44 | Madia |
| 45 | Mahali |
| 46 | Mankidi |
| 47 | Mankirdia, Mankria, Mankidi, Mankidia |
| 48 | Matya, Matia |
| 49 | Mirdhas, Kuda, Koda |
| 50 | Munda, Munda Lohara, Munda Mahalis, Nagabanshi Munda, Oriya Munda |
| 51 | Mundari |
| 52 | Omanatya, Omanatyo, Amanatya |
| 53 | Oraon, Dhangar, Uran, Uram, Oram, Uraon, Dhangara, Oraon Mudi |
| 54 | Parenga |
| 55 | Paroja, Parja, Bodo Paroja, Barong Jhodia Paroja, Chhelia Paroja, Jhodia Paroja, Konda Paroja, Paraja, Ponga Paroja, Sodia Paroja, Sano Paroja, Solia Paroja, Bareng Jhodia Paroja, Penga Paroja, Pengu Paroja, Porja, Selia Paroja |
| 56 | Pentia |
| 57 | Rajuar, Rajual, Rajuad |
| 58 | Santal |
| 59 | Saora, Savar, Saura, Sahara, Arsi Saora, Based Saora, Bhima Saora, Bhimma Saora, Chumura Saora, Jara Savar, Jadu Saora, Jati Saora, Juari Saora, Kampu Saora, Kampa Soura, Kapo Saora, Kindal Saora, Kumbi Kancher Saora, Kalapithia Saora, Kirat Saora, Lanjia Saora, Lamba Lanjia Saora, Luara Saora, Luar Saora, Laria Savar, Malia Saora, Malla Saora, Uriya Saora, Raika Saora, Sudda Saora, Sarda Saora, Tankala Saora, Patro Saora, Vesu Saora, Saara |
| 60 | Shabar, Lodha |
| 61 | Sounti |
| 62 | Tharua, Tharua Bindhani |
| 63 | Muka Dora, Mooka Dora, Nuka Dora, Nooka Dora (in undivided Koraput district which includes Koraput, Nowrangapur, Rayagada and Malkangiri districts) |
| 64 | Konda Reddy, Konda Reddi |
Source: ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha.
For the official list, visit the Government of Odisha – List of Communities .
How can I get an ST caste certificate in Odisha?For the official list, visit the Government of Odisha – List of Communities .
The Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate is being issued to the eligible scheduled tribe applicants as per the Orissa Caste Certificate(for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Rules,1980. As per Rule 6 of these Rules, the following shall be the Competent Authority to issue caste certificate within their respective jurisdiction.
- District Magistrate/Collector
- Additional District Magistrate
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Office
- Executive Magisrates
- Revenue Officers not below the rank of the Tahasildar/Additional Tahasildars
- All O.A.S.,B.D.Os
Practically, the Tahasildars and the Additional Tahasildars have been issuing the caste certificates.
As per rule 7 of the said Rules, the following authorities are Recommendatory Authority who may recommend to the Competent Authorities to issue Caste Certificates to persons belonging to Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes in Odisha.
- The Sarpanch of the Grama Panchayat in respect of persons residing within the jurisdiction of the Grama Panchayat concerned.
- The Chairman of the Municipality/NAC/Municipal Corporation
- Members of the Legislative Assembly in respect of their constituencies
- Members of the Parliament in respect of their constituencies.
When a person submits an application for caste certificate, the competent authorities verify the following:
- That the person and his parents actually belong to the community claimed.
- That the community is included in the Presidential Order specifying the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Odisha.
- That the person belongs to the State of Odisha and to the area in respect of which the community has been scheduled.
- If a person claims to be a Scheduled Caste, he should profess either the Hindu or Sikh religion.
- If a person claims to be a Scheduled Tribe, he may profess any religion.
If necessary, the competent authority may conduct local enquiry in case of doubt and take appropriate steps to issue caste certificates within the prescribed time,i.e.15 days.
How to apply caste certificate online in Odisha ?
A few years back, caste certificates were issued by the Tahasildars in offline mode. This resulted in delayed service and even could not be monitored properly. With the intervention of information technology, now such certificates are being issued online through eDistrict Odisha portal.
Process to file online application for Caste Certificate
- Open the portal (https://edistrict.odisha.gov.in) in your favourite web browser .
- Register in the portal for creating a login account. It is a one time process for availing all services under edistrict portal. Plz check how to register in service Plus Portal.
- Once the registration is over, click on the certificate you want to apply. A
new window will open. Click on apply for services. Then click on online.
Enter your login credentials (i.e. either with your registered email ID or
Mobile Number). After successful login the application form will appear.
- Steps for submitting Application Form
- Fill the application Form.
- Verify the data. (Edit if required).
- Attach the Annexure Documents.
- Submit the application form.
- On successful submission an Acknowledgement slip will be generated which will be available in your view application status. It can be downloaded and printed for offline reference.
- A SMS conformation containing application reference number will be send to the applicant mobile number mentioned in the form.
- You can track the status of the application in “Track Application Status” section.
- A SMS will send to the applicant after issue / reject of the application.
- Applicant can download the certificate from “Track Application Status”.
Documents required to be submitted
Any one of the following documents is mandatory to be uploaded. More then
one document can also be uploaded.
- Copy of finally published settlement ROR/Consolidation ROR
- Self Declaration
- Voter ID
- Land Pass Book
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Recommendation from people’s representatives
- Copy of certificate issued in favour of parents/sibling if any Apart from above documents, one can upload any other documents relevant to this service.
- Others ( Any other documents )
What is the validity of ST certificate in Odisha ?
ST certificate is issued to a person if he fulfills the following conditions:
- That the person and his parents actually belong to the community claimed.
- That the community is included in the Presidential Order specifying the Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Odisha.
- That the person belongs to the State of Odisha and to the area in respect of which the community has been scheduled.
So it is clear that until and unless the community is deleted from the Presidential Order by an Act of Parliament, the caste status a Scheduled Tribe person does not change. In other words, the the Scheduled Tribe certificate issued to a scheduled Tribe person remains valid till the name of such tribe/community is deleted from the list notified in the Presidential order. Its essence is that there is no need to go for fresh CASTE(ST) certificate EVERY YEAR or for every purpose. It can also be stated in another way , i.e. if any Scheduled Tribe person holds a caste certificate, it will be valid forever and for every purpose until the name of the community is there in the Presidential order. He need not apply for new certificate every year.
What is the time limit of caste certificate in Odisha ?
Originally, caste certificate was issued within 30 days as per Orissa Caste Certificate(for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Rules,1980. However, in the year 2021,Government of Odisha in Revenue and Disaster Management Department have revised the timeline vide L.No.11587/R&DM Dtd.06.04.2021.Now the competent authority shall issue the caste certificate within 15 days.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q.How long an ST /SC certificate is valid in Odisha?
Ans: An ST certificate is valid for the lifetime i.e. it is valid till the Sub-caste is removed from the Presidential Order. However, the SC certificate is not valid for lifetime,i.e. if a Scheduled Caste person gets converted to any religion other than Hinduism and Sikhism, he /she would lose the SC status.
Q.If a Scheduled Tribe person converts to Christianity, does he loss his ST status ?
Ans: No, Conversion does not affect Scheduled Tribe status.
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