The Odisha Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Act, 1975
The Odisha Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Act, 1975
This law governs the reservation of government job vacancies in the state of Orissa specifically for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It applies to most state government posts, excluding certain scientific, temporary, or contractual roles. The Act mandates that a specific percentage of these vacancies be filled by candidates from these communities, ensuring the number reflects their population share. It also includes special provisions for women in lower-level direct recruitment and outlines specific conditions where promotion reservations do not apply, aiming to promote social equity and representation in public services.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definition
- 3. Applicability
- 4. Reservation and the percentage thereof
- 5. Model Rosters
- 6. Exchange of reservation between the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
- 7. Carry forward of reservation and de-reservation
- 8. Relaxation and concessions
- 9. Manner of initial recruitment
- 10. Promotion based on seniority-cum-fitness
- 11-A. Zone of consideration for promotion
- 12. Selection from different services
- 12-A. Irregular appointments to be voidable
- 12-B. Penalty
- 13. Submission of annual report, maintenance of other records and inspection thereof
- 13-A. Duty of Inspecting Officer to institute prosecution
- 14. Nomination of Liaison Officer
- 15. Constitution of Standing Committee.
- 16. Functions of the Standing Committee.
- 17. Annual Report.
- 18. Rule making power.
- 19. Overriding effect of the Act.
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