The Telangana Reservation in favour of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Muslims Act, 2007
The Telangana Reservation in favour of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Muslims Act, 2007
This legislation regulates affirmative action in Telangana by establishing a four percent reservation for admissions into public and private educational institutions and appointments in state government public services. It applies to designated socially and educationally backward Muslim communities listed in the schedule, while excluding wealthier individuals classified as the creamy layer and certain affluent Muslim groups like Syeds, Pathans, and Mughals. This law matters because it seeks to address structural inequalities, promoting social progress and economic empowerment for marginalized minorities by guaranteeing their access to critical educational and employment opportunities that they might otherwise be excluded from in the future.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Declaration of Muslim Community and Groups as Backward Classes.
- 4. Reservation in favour of Backward Classes of Muslim Communities and Groups.
- 5. Percentage of Reservations.
- 6. Power to amend the Schedule.
- 7. Power to make provision by notification.
- 8. Power to remove difficulties.
- 9. Repeal of Ordinance.
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