The Maharashtra State Public Services (Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis), Nomadic Tribes, Special Backward Category and Other Backward Classes) Act, 2001
The Maharashtra State Public Services (Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis), Nomadic Tribes, Special Backward Category and Other Backward Classes) Act, 2001
The Maharashtra State Public Services (Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis), Nomadic Tribes, Special Backward Category and Other Backward Classes) Act, 2001 legally enforces affirmative action quotas in government employment across Maharashtra. It guarantees a total 52% reservation in direct recruitment for specified backward categories and extends reservation to all stages of job promotions. The law applies to state departments, local bodies, state universities, government-owned corporations, and private institutions receiving state aid or concessions. For job seekers and civil servants, this Act ensures equitable representation, prevents unreserved candidates from usurping reserved positions, lays down strict carry-forward rules for unfilled seats, and penalizes appointing officers who intentionally bypass quota mandates.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Applicability.
- 4. Reservation and percentage.
- 5. Reservation in promotion.
- 6. Carrying forward of reserved vacancies.
- 7. Responsibility and powers of compliance of Act.
- 8. Penalty.
- 9. Powers to call for records.
- 10. Representation in selection committee.
- 11. Irregular appointments void.
- 12. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 13. Power to make rules.
- 14. Provisions of this Act to be in addition to any other law for the time being in force.
- 15. Savings.
- 16. Power to remove difficulties.
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