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The Odisha Reservation of Posts and Services (For Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) Act, 2008

The Odisha Reservation of Posts and Services (For Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) Act, 2008

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This Act sets out to make provisions for the reservation of posts and services within the State of Odisha for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes. It applies to initial recruitment processes for government jobs, ensuring that a portion of vacancies is set aside for citizens belonging to these groups. The law is essential for achieving social justice and economic development among backward communities, ensuring they have equal opportunity to participate in and advance within the State's public service sector.

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  1. 1. Short title and extent
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Percentage of reservation
  4. 4. Model Roster :–
  5. 5. Carry forward of reservation, and dereservation
  6. 6. Relaxation :–
  7. 7. Continuance of Resolution, orders etc.
  8. 8. Overriding effect
  9. 9. Rule making power
  10. 10. Validation
  11. 11. Irregular appointments to be voidable
  12. 12. Penalty for contravention
  13. 13. Nomination of Liasion Officer
  14. 14. Constitution of Standing Committee
  15. 15. Function of the standing committee
  16. 16. Annual report
  17. 17. Power to remove difficulty

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