Income tax excemption

are Scheduled Tribe excempted from income tax?
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This discussion clarifies the income tax exemption status for Scheduled Tribes. While historically exempt under Section 10(26) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, a recent Finance Ministry notification regarding interest income above Rs 10,000 may affect this. The article also touches upon how to apply for an exemption certificate.

Article 366(25) of the Constitution provides: “Scheduled Tribes” meanssuch tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within such tribes ortribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this Constitution.
Income tax is applicable for them?
Scheduled Tribe people were exempted from paying income taxunder section 10 (26) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, but the Ministry of Finance recently issued a notification instructing public sector banks to collect 10 per cent of annual interest from Rs 10,000 or above
How can I apply for excemption certificate

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