After HC’s ‘deep slumber rap’, Maharashtra govt says transgenders can apply online for police constable posts
2 years, 3 months ago

After HC’s ‘deep slumber rap’, Maharashtra govt says transgenders can apply online for police constable posts

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A day after Bombay High Court pulled up Maharashtra government for framing guidelines to allow transgenders to participate in the police recruitment process, the state government on Friday came up with clear roadmap. The government told the court transgenders can apply for police constable posts and that it would frame rules setting standards for their physical tests by February 2023. Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni on Friday told the bench the government would modify its online website to include a third drop down for transgenders in the category of 'sex' in the online application form. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Maharashtra government against the tribunal's order directing it to create a provision for transgenders in the application form for posts under the home department.

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If Society Is Progressing, Why Can't Laws Also Progress? Bombay High Court Pulls Up Govt For Not Complying With SC Ruling On Transgender Rights
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If Society Is Progressing, Why Can't Laws Also Progress? Bombay High Court Pulls Up Govt For Not Complying With SC Ruling On Transgender Rights

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"State Fully Empowered To Draw Its Own Policy": MAT Frowns At Maha Govt For Resisting Transgender Entry In Police Department
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The Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal on Friday frowned at the State Government's resistance to add the option of "other gender" to the application form for enrolment of transgenders in the state police department. Even as the Maharashtra Government cited administrative difficulties and the need for a policy from the Central Government first, MAT Chairperson Justice Mridula Bhatkar was of the opinion …

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