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Synopsis The present study is an investigative research into the origin and development of the 'criminal' tribes comprising Dasaris, Dommaras, Nakkalas, Sugalis, Woddars, Yerukulas and Yanadis. With the destruction of the age old occupations of a number of communities by the colonial policies, the plight of the CTs in pre and post colonial state is a stark testimony in their development. No government or administration worth its name can remain idle for long towards the plight of these people.There are five major 'CT' settlements established between 1904 and 1914. Sitanagaram and Stuartpuram in Guntur, Kapparallatippa in Nellore, Siddhapuram in Kurnool and Lingala in Mahaboobnagar districts. These settlements were effectively controlled by the police and missionaries within the framework of CTA reducing them virtually into slaves.The present volume consisting of articles on various facets of denotified tribes from the inception till date is based on thorough research including extensive field work. With the careful analysis of the archival sources the study focuses on transformation, settlement patterns, land allotment, financial management, health, education, and present scenario of the DNT communities in Andhra Pradesh.