Article 330: Reservation for SC ST in House of People
The Constitution of India contains specific articles dealing with the representation of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in legislative bodies.
Article 330 specifically provides for the reservation of seats for SC and ST in the House of the People (Lok Sabha). This ensures their adequate representation in the central legislature.
Analysis of Related Articles
- Article 330: Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People.
- Article 332: Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the State Legislative Assemblies. (Different from the House of the People).
- Article 335: Deals with the consideration of claims of SC/ST in making appointments to services and posts. (Related but not about seat reservation in legislature).
- Article 46: A Directive Principle of State Policy focusing on promoting educational and economic interests of SC/ST. (Not about legislative seat reservation).
Therefore, the specific provision mandating seat reservation for SC/ST in the House of the People is found in Article 330.
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