Last Updated on 10/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
In the Union Cabinet meeting held on Friday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there was a detailed discussion on the Supreme Court’s decision on the sub-classification of reservation for SC and ST given in the Constitution. It was clarified in the meeting that there is no provision of “creamy layer” in the reservation system for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Constitution prepared by Dr. BR Ambedkar. In such a situation, there should be provision for reservation as per Ambedkar’s Constitution.
Actually, the decision of the Supreme Court was discussed in the cabinet. The cabinet was of the opinion that the NDA government is committed to the Constitution made by Ambedkar and there is no provision of creamy layer in SC ST. Addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav talked about the recent debate started by the Supreme Court’s decision on SC-ST reservation.
The government is committed to the constitution
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Vaishnav said, ‘The Supreme Court had given a decision regarding reservation and made suggestions regarding SC-ST reservation. Today, there was a detailed discussion on this in the cabinet. The NDA government is committed to the Constitution made by BR Ambedkar. According to BR Ambedkar’s Constitution, there is no provision of creamy layer in SC-ST reservation.’
He emphasised that reservation for SCs and STs should be implemented in accordance with constitutional guidelines. Asked if the issue was raised by the Social Justice and Empowerment Minister or the Prime Minister, Vaishnav said it was a well-considered view of the Cabinet.
MPs met the PM
Earlier on Friday, a delegation of SC and ST MPs met Prime Minister Modi and discussed the SC/ST reservation issue and the Supreme Court verdict. After the meeting, Modi said on Twitter, “Met a delegation of SC/ST MPs today. Reiterated our commitment and resolve for the welfare and empowerment of SC/ST communities.”
What was the decision of the Supreme Court
Earlier this month, a seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, in a 6:1 majority decision last week, approved the quota within the quota of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The court had said that new sub-categories can be created within the SC-ST category and under this, separate reservation can be given to the most backward classes.
At present, Scheduled Castes (SC) get 15 percent reservation and Scheduled Tribes (ST) get 7.5 percent reservation in the country. After the Supreme Court’s decision, state governments will be able to fix a separate quota for the weaker sections of SC and ST within this 22.5 percent reservation for SC and ST castes.
While allowing quota within quota to the state governments, the Supreme Court had said that the states cannot take decisions based on their own will and political ambitions. If this happens, their decision can be judicially reviewed. If a state gives quota within quota to a caste, it will have to prove that it has been done on the basis of backwardness. It will also be seen that 100% quota of the total reservation of any SC-ST should not be given to any one of its classes.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)