Who has the power to appoint the Census Commissioner to estimate the population of the persons belonging to ST communities in the state under the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Central Government.
Under the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024, the Central Government holds the power to appoint the Census Commissioner. This appointment is specifically for estimating the population of persons belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in Goa, which plays a crucial role in ensuring fair representation in the state assembly. The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and State Government may provide support, but the legal authority to make such appointments rests with the Central Government, not the Supreme Court.