Lok Sabha Question No. 1758 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Compliance of Reservation Policy
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: SAKSHI SWAMI MAHARAJ, HARIOM SINGH RATHORE, RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

## MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1758

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016)

## COMPLIANCE OF RESERVATION POLICY

## †1758. DR. SWAMI SAKSHIJI MAHARAJ: SHRI HARIOM SINGH RATHORE: SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA:

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  the  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.36022/20/76Estt.(SCT) dated 8.9.1976 and Office Memorandum No.36011/7/80-Estt.(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.