Bare Act

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Protection of Aboriginal Tribal Regulation, 1956

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Protection of Aboriginal Tribes Regulation, 1956 safeguards the rights, lands, and traditional lifestyles of indigenous tribal communities in the union territory. The law empowers the local administration to declare designated territories as reserved areas, strictly restricting entry, land acquisition, and trade by non-tribal individuals without prior government approval. It renders unauthorized land transfers void and prescribes penalties for violations. By insulating native populations from commercial exploitation and external interference, this regulation preserves the unique cultural heritage, autonomy, and socio-economic well-being of the archipelago’s vulnerable aboriginal inhabitants.