The Karnataka Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Reservation of seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments or posts in the services under the State) Act, 1994
The Karnataka Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Reservation of seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments or posts in the services under the State) Act, 1994
This Act provides a 73% reservation quota system for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes in Karnataka across both educational institutions for admissions and government services for appointments. It implements affirmative action policies to promote social justice and educational equity by ensuring representation for historically marginalized communities in state education and employment sectors. The law mandates these reservations despite any opposition from courts or other authorities, following constitutional obligations under Articles 38 and 46 that require the state to promote the well-being of backward classes while securing economic and social justice.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Declaration
- 4. Reservation of seats
- 5. Reservation in appointments or posts in the services under the State
- 6. Reservation for Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
- 7. Reservations not to be affected
- 8. Power to make rules
- 9. Power to remove difficulties
- Schedule. Schedule (See Section 6)
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