Sub-classification

(a) Sub-classification. In order to secure social justice and equality of opportunity and to ensure fair, just, reasonable, rational and equitable enjoyment of the benefits of the rule of reservation by all the Scheduled Castes with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh, the Government of Andhra Pradesh have sub-classified the fifty nine (59) sub castes of Scheduled castes into three groups which are identified based on Population, inter-se backwardness, and social cohesion. The Percentage of reservation for the three groups shall be at the rate specified in sub-section (b), sub-section (c) and sub-section (d) of this section. Provided that the reservation as specified under this section to the three groups shall be subject to the availability of eligible candidates. (b) One percent of appointments or posts or seats so reserved under the rule of reservation for the Scheduled Castes shall be reserved to the persons belonging to the following Scheduled Castes, which shall be referred to as Scheduled Castes Group-I. (c) Six and half percent of appointments or posts or seats so reserved under the rule of reservation for the Scheduled Castes shall be reserved to the persons belonging to the following Scheduled Castes, which shall be referred to as Scheduled Castes Group-II. (d) Seven and half percent of appointments or posts or seats so reserved under the rule of reservation for the Scheduled Castes shall be reserved to the persons belonging to the following Scheduled Castes, which shall be referred to as Scheduled Castes Group-III.