Limboo and Tamang Seat Reservation in Sikkim: Sub Judice

Seat reservation for Limboo and Tamang STs in Sikkim is sub judice

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Battle Brief

On 13 August 2026 the Ministry of Tribal Affairs told Lok Sabha that reservation of Sikkim Assembly seats for the Limboo and Tamang Scheduled Tribes is sub judice before the Supreme Court in SLP (Civil) No. 26490/2023. So, under Lok Sabha rules, no details could be given. The case raises Articles 332 and 371F.

Fact File

Date: 13 Aug 2026
Issue: Sikkim Assembly seats for Limboo and Tamang STs
Case: SLP (Civil) No. 26490/2023, Supreme Court
Rule cited: Rule 41(2)(xviii), Lok Sabha Rules
Articles: 332 and 371F
Information from: Ministry of Home Affairs

In the news

Seat reservation for Limboo and Tamang STs: what happened?

Limboo and Tamang are Scheduled Tribes of Sikkim. They have long sought reserved seats in the State Assembly. The matter is now before the Supreme Court, so the government gave no details in Parliament.

The reply said the matter is under adjudication.
Rule 41(2)(xviii) bars questions on matters before a court in India.

Back Story

What does the Constitution say?

Article 332: seats shall be reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every State Legislative Assembly, in proportion to their population.
Article 371F(f): Parliament may provide seats in the Sikkim Assembly for different sections of Sikkim’s population, to protect their rights and interests.

Why examiners care

Why does seat reservation for Limboo and Tamang STs matter?

Polity: Shows how Sikkim’s special provisions shape representation.
Parliament: Sub judice rule limits questions.

Exam Radar

What can Prelims ask on seat reservation for Limboo and Tamang STs?

Article 371F: special provisions for Sikkim.
Article 332: SC/ST reservation in State Assemblies.
Sub judice matters cannot be raised in Lok Sabha questions (Rule 41(2)(xviii)).

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Representation of People's Act

As per PIB (2026-08-13): government told Lok Sabha that reservation of Sikkim Assembly seats for Limboo and Tamang STs is sub judice before the Supreme Court.
Newly notified STs raise the question of seats and representation.

Quotable data point
Government told Lok Sabha that reservation of Sikkim Assembly seats for Limboo and Tamang STs is sub judice before the Supreme Court.
PIB: Tribal Affairs: Limboo-Tamang reservation, 13 Aug 2026

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Which Article of the Constitution allows Parliament to provide seats in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly for different sections of its population?

Answer (b) & explanation

Constitution of India, Art 371F(f).

Quick questions

Questions students ask about this

Why did the government not answer on Limboo-Tamang reservation?

Because the issue is sub judice before the Supreme Court, and Lok Sabha rules bar questions on such matters.

Which Article gives special provisions for Sikkim?

Article 371F.

Which Article provides ST reservation in State Assemblies?

Article 332.