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The Karnataka Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan (Planning, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2013

The Karnataka Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan (Planning, Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2013

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This Act mandates that the Government of Karnataka earmarks a specific portion of its total annual plan budget for the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), proportional to their population in the state. It establishes a legal framework for planning, allocating, and utilizing these funds to bridge development gaps in areas like education, health, and infrastructure. By creating oversight bodies like the State Council and Nodal Agencies, the Act ensures that welfare funds are not diverted to general schemes but are used for direct, quantifiable benefits. It holds public officials accountable for negligence, ensuring transparency in resource distribution.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2Amendment of section 3

Chapter II INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT →

  1. 3The State Council for Development of the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes
  2. 4Functions of the State Council
  3. 5Nodal Agency and Nodal Department
  4. 6Functions of the Nodal Agency
  5. 7Provided that the directions of the Nodal Agency shall be binding on the Departments.
  6. 8Recommendation by the Nodal Agencies and the Nodal Department
  7. 9Administrative and technical support to the Nodal Department
  8. 10Department Level Sub-Plan Support Unit
  9. 11Implementation of the scheduled castes sub-plan or tribal sub-plan schemes in districts
  10. 12Institutional strengthening for effective implementation and Monitoring

Chapter III Chapter III →

  1. 13Earmarking of the scheduled Castes sub-plan/tribal sub-plan fund from plan outlays
  2. 14Provided also that the expenditure of the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub Plan fund shall be accounted for in the manner hereafter specified in this Act.
  3. 15Schemes to be included under the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plans and Tribal Sub Plans
  4. 16Provided that the schemes shall be consistent with the annual and five year Plans and priorities of the State of Karnataka as may be communicated by the Planning department.
  5. 17Formulation of the scheduled Castes sub-plan or tribal sub-plan schemes and preparation of sub-plans by the department
  6. 18Submission of sub-plans proposed to be included in the Annual Plan for appraisal

Chapter IV Chapter IV →

  1. 19Appraisal of the Scheduled Castes sub-plan and Tribal Sub-plan schemes by the nodal Agencies

Chapter V BUDGET PROVISION, DISTRIBUTION AND STRENGTHENING OF IMPLEMENTATION MACHINERY →

  1. 20Budget allocations
  2. 21The Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan Cell in Finance Department
  3. 22Budget Release Orders

Chapter VI Chapter VI →

  1. 23TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHEDULED CASTES SUB-PLAN OR TRIBAL SUB-PLAN.
  2. 24Incentives and penalties
  3. 25Cognizance of Offence
  4. 26No court shall take cognizance of the said offence except upon a complaint in writing made by the prescribed Authority.
  5. 27Power to make rules
  6. 28Power to remove difficulties

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