The Kerala State Backward Classes (Reservation of Appointments or Posts in the Services under the State) Act, 1995

The Kerala State Backward Classes (Reservation of Appointments or Posts in the Services under the State) Act, 1995

This law protects and continues the existing quota system for government job appointments reserved for socially and educationally backward classes in Kerala. It applies to public sector job seekers belonging to recognized backward communities, excluding Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes who are covered under separate provisions. The legislation declares that these communities remain underrepresented in government services and require ongoing support. It also empowers the state commission for backward classes to periodically evaluate their progress and submit reports to the legislature. By validating past and current reservation policies against legal challenges, the Act ensures continued equal opportunities and social justice in state employment.

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