Lok Sabha Question No. 2107 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-15
Subject: Reservation in Jobs
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2107

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2017)

## RESERVATION IN JOBS

## †2107. SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any guidelines have been issued by the Government for strictly following the reservation  provisions  in  jobs  in  respect  of  scheduled  castes,  scheduled  tribes  and other backward classes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the guidelines issued in this regard;
- (c) whether the benefit of reservation is being given to all the targeted communities/classes uniformly;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  for  effective  implementation  of  the provisions  of  reservations  in  respect  of  scheduled  castes/  scheduled  tribes/other backward classes?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) & (b):  Instructions have been issued vide Department of Personnel and Training's Office Memorandum No.36011/5/75-Estt.(SCT) dated 3.5.1975, Office Memorandum No.36022/20/76-  Estt.(SCT)  dated  8.9.1976  and  Office  Memorandum  No.36011/7/80Estt.(SCT)  dated  1.11.1980  to  all  Ministries/  Departments  of  the  Central  Government  to strictly observe the reservation policy and other Orders relating to representation of reserved categories. Vide Office Memorandum  No.43011/153/2010-Estt.(Res.) dated 4.1.2013, instructions  were  reiterated  for  setting  up  of  reservation  cells  and  nomination  of  Liaison Officers in each Ministry/Department for enforcement of orders of reservation in posts and services of the Central Government.

Instructions provide that cases of negligence or lapses in the matter of following reservation and other orders relating to the reserved categories should be viewed seriously and be brought to the notice of appropriate authorities and suitable action be taken promptly. Procedure prescribed for filling up of vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes are to be strictly observed  so that such  vacancies are filled by candidates belonging to these communities only.

(c) & (d): Reservation is being provided to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) at the rate of 15%, 7.5% and 27%, respectively, which is applicable to all castes/ tribes included in the respective categories.

(e):    Instructions provide for appointment of Liaison Officers in each Ministry/ Department to ensure effective implementation  of the reservation policy for Scheduled  Castes/ Scheduled  Tribes  and  for  Other  Backward  Classes.  Instructions  also  provide  to  set  up  a Special Cell within the Ministry/ Department to assist the Liaison Officer in discharging of his duties effectively.

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