Recent directives from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceived by the 'Nagas' as a threat to override the exceptional status enjoyed by the State. Discuss in light of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution.
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Gives the place of Article 371A within India's tailored special provisions, useful to frame the Naga concern; it has nothing on the petroleum directives.
- Articles 371A to 371J give special provisions to specific States, with Article 371A covering Nagaland.
- Note that Article 371A protects Naga customary law and land, an example of provisions tailored to a region's identity.
- Note that the Article 371 model offers safeguards but less self-rule than the Sixth Schedule, and keeps the Centre's administrative control intact.