‘Restore tribal reservation’: Chhattisgarh governor pens letter to CM Baghel
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Restore tribal reservation’: Chhattisgarh governor pens letter to CM Baghel

Hindustan Times  

Chhattisgarh governor Anusuiya Uikey in a letter addressed to chief minister Bhupesh Baghel enquired about the steps being taken by the state to restore tribal reservations slashed by the high court in its recent order. Recently in September this year, the high court reduced the reservation quota for tribals from 32% to 20% Recently in September this year, the high court reduced the reservation quota for tribals from 32% to 20% rendering the state government’s 2012 order which raised the quota of tribals in government jobs and admissions in study institutions. The state govt had in 2012 raised the total quota of tribal reservations to 58%, which was termed unconstitutional by the high court. Following the high court’s order of striking down the tribal reservations, various groups within the community have been staging protests demanding the restoration of at least 32% of reservations as provided by the state.

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Congress will cross 75 seats in Chhattisgarh, says AICC in-charge Kumari Selja
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress will cross 75 seats in Chhattisgarh, says AICC in-charge Kumari Selja

The Hindu  

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On reservation bill, CM Baghel questions governor's power to withhold assent
1 year, 8 months ago

On reservation bill, CM Baghel questions governor's power to withhold assent

Hindustan Times  

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Is governor waiting for ‘muhurat’ to sign reservation bills, asks Chhattisgarh CM
1 year, 11 months ago

Is governor waiting for ‘muhurat’ to sign reservation bills, asks Chhattisgarh CM

Hindustan Times  

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday accused governor Anusuiya Uikey of misusing constitutional powers over the alleged delay in her assent to two reservation amendment bills and asked whether she is waiting for some ‘muhurat’. Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel His remarks came a day after the governor told the media to wait “till March” when asked about pending …

Chhattisgarh Passes Two Bills, Ups Reservation for OBC, SC; Quota in State at 76 Pc
2 years, 1 month ago

Chhattisgarh Passes Two Bills, Ups Reservation for OBC, SC; Quota in State at 76 Pc

News 18  

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Chhattisgarh to table bill to provide reservation on the basis of population
2 years, 1 month ago

Chhattisgarh to table bill to provide reservation on the basis of population

Hindustan Times  

The Chhattisgarh government is planning to introduce a bill in the assembly that will help provide reservation in jobs and admissions in educational institutions on the basis of the proportion of population of different sections in the state, including SC/ST and OBC, officials familiar with the development have said. However, in October 2019, the Chhattisgarh high court directed the state …

Chhattisgarh HC Restricts The State Government From Enhancing The Reservation Of OBCs In Public Employment [Read Order]
5 years, 3 months ago

Chhattisgarh HC Restricts The State Government From Enhancing The Reservation Of OBCs In Public Employment [Read Order]

Live Law  

Chhattisgarh High Court restricts the State government from enhancing the extent of reservation given to OBCs as a challenge to the validity of the previously introduced enhancement is already pending before the court. The present writ petition challenged the amendment brought about by the Chhattisgarh government in the State's Reservation Act which enhanced the reservation for OBCs in public employment …

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