Telangana Reservation of seats in the Educational Institutions and of appointments or posts in the Public Services under the State to Muslim Community Act, 2005
The Telangana Reservation of seats in the Educational Institutions and of appointments or posts in the Public Services under the State to Muslim Community Act, 2005
This Act regulates public opportunities in Telangana by reserving five percent of seats in educational institutions and government jobs specifically for the state's Muslim community. It applies to all residing Muslims, excluding individuals within the wealthy creamy layer or groups already recognized as backward classes. This legislation matters because it officially declares Muslims as a socially, educationally, and economically backward class. By creating these reservations, the law aims to uplift marginalized communities and ensure fairer representation, helping disadvantaged local Muslim citizens access quality education and secure stable and rewarding employment in public service sectors across the entire state of Telangana.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Declaration of Muslims as Backward Classes.
- 4. Reservation of seats for Muslims in the Educational Institutions.
- 5. Reservations in appointment or posts in the public services.
- 6. Power to make provision by notification.
- 7. Power to remove difficulties.
- 8. Repeal of Ordinance 13 of 2005.
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