Formulation of the scheduled Castes 1[sub-allocation]1 or tribal 1[sub-allocation]1

schemes and preparation of 1[sub-allocation]1 by the department.- On receipt of communication under section 14, each department, shall after estimating the gaps in the development of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, prioritize the development needs of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe through a consultative process, as may be prescribed, and shall formulate the Scheduled Castes 1[sub-allocation]1/Tribal 1[sub-allocation]1 schemes and prepare the 1[sub-allocation]1 comprising of the Scheduled Castes 1[sub-allocation]1/Tribal 1[sub-allocation]1 schemes,-within the State 1[allocable budget]1 priorities as communicated under section 14.

¹ Substituted by Act 38 of 2017 w.e.f. 17.07.2017.