Comparison between the 6th Schedule, Article 371C, UT and Chieftainship system

An elaborated comparison between the Sixth Schedule, Article 371C, Union Territory status, and the Chieftainship system requires examining them across constitutional authority, governance structure, legislative powers, administrative autonomy, and protection of tribal land and customs. These four systems represent different models of governance and protection for tribal regions, especially relevant to debates in Manipur and Northeast India.