Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 30: A deputation of various SC/ST organizations under the aegis of All India Confederation of SC/ST/OBC Organizations today met Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Advisor to Governor and submitted him a memorandum of demands.
The deputation was led by State president of Confederation of SC/ST/OBC Organizations, RK Kalsotra and comprised of SC/ST leaders, representatives of OBC Mahasabha, Adhi Dharam Samaj, Gujjar Charit-able Trust, Islai Committee, Wattal Association, retired and serving officers and unemployed educated youth.
Elaborate discussions were made in an hour-long meeting in which RK Kalsotra stressed for promulgating an ordinance to incorporate the provisions of reservation in promotion with retrospective effect to negate the judgment passed by the High Court. The Reservation Act, 2004 granted affirmative action for these socially and educationally backward class of citizens (SC/ST/RBA/ALC/OBC’s) and these communities have been gravely prejudiced by the said judgment and subsequent inaction of the elected Governments, he added.
“Reincorporation of provisions in Reservation Act and rules there under for providing reservation in promotions by way of promulgation of an Ordinance in this regard is the need of the hour. At this stage when Governor’s Rule under Section 92 of the Constitution of J&K is in force, promulgation of Ordinance in this regard can be issued without any hassle”, he asserted.
Kalsotra also demanded special recruitment drive for backlog vacancies of SC/ST/OBCs, implementation of Mandal Commission report in toto in the State, enhancement of income slab for the OBCs at par with that of the Centre for creamy layer and upliftment schemes for Wattal/ Safai Karamcharis such as permanent employment for them and educational facilities for their children.
The Advisor gave a patient hearing to the deputation and assured redressal of their genuine demands. Moreover, he also extended invitation to the Confederation for a special meeting in Srinagar after 15th August.
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