Showing posts with label SC and ST. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SC and ST. Show all posts
The Government today cleared the proposed Bill to provide quota for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, SCs and STs, in promotions. The Bill, approved by the Union Cabinet at its meeting presided over by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, will require certain changes in the Constitution. The proposed Bill seeks to amend at least four articles of the Constitution to enable the government to provide quota in promotions to SC/STs.
It seeks to remove the term inadequate representation, mentioned in Article 16(4) to justify reservation in promotion and appointments, and also delink the term efficiency of administration from the claims of SCs/STs for jobs and promotions, mentioned in Article 335. Changes are also likely to be made in articles 341 and 342 of the Constitution, following the advice of the Attorney General, G.E. Vahanvati on the issue.
The constitutional amendment bill requires two third majority of the members present in the House for its passage.
Our Correspondent adds that the issue of reservation in promotions was discussed at an all-party meeting, convened by the Prime Minister on 21 st of last month, in the wake of the decision of the Supreme Court striking down reservation in promotion to SCs and STs in Uttar Pradesh.
Welcoming the Cabinet decision, Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati today appealed to the UPA government and the BJP-led NDA to put aside their differences over Coal allocation issue so that the Bill can be passed in the current session of Parliament.
The Samajwadi Party today said that it will oppose the Bill in Parliament. Talking to media, Senior Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav accused the ruling UPA of resorting to politically motivated decisions.
Pointing that the Bill to provide quota for SCs and STs, in promotions lacked consensus, Mr Yadav said it had a political hue to it and had even been rejected by the apex court.
Talking to media outside Parliament, Congress MP in Rajya Sabha V Hanumantha Rao, a prominent OBC leader from Andhra Pradesh, said there is a sizable considerable backward class in the country and it should be given reservation in promotion as is proposed to be done for the SCs and STs.
It seeks to remove the term inadequate representation, mentioned in Article 16(4) to justify reservation in promotion and appointments, and also delink the term efficiency of administration from the claims of SCs/STs for jobs and promotions, mentioned in Article 335. Changes are also likely to be made in articles 341 and 342 of the Constitution, following the advice of the Attorney General, G.E. Vahanvati on the issue.
The constitutional amendment bill requires two third majority of the members present in the House for its passage.
Our Correspondent adds that the issue of reservation in promotions was discussed at an all-party meeting, convened by the Prime Minister on 21 st of last month, in the wake of the decision of the Supreme Court striking down reservation in promotion to SCs and STs in Uttar Pradesh.
Welcoming the Cabinet decision, Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati today appealed to the UPA government and the BJP-led NDA to put aside their differences over Coal allocation issue so that the Bill can be passed in the current session of Parliament.
The Samajwadi Party today said that it will oppose the Bill in Parliament. Talking to media, Senior Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav accused the ruling UPA of resorting to politically motivated decisions.
Pointing that the Bill to provide quota for SCs and STs, in promotions lacked consensus, Mr Yadav said it had a political hue to it and had even been rejected by the apex court.
Talking to media outside Parliament, Congress MP in Rajya Sabha V Hanumantha Rao, a prominent OBC leader from Andhra Pradesh, said there is a sizable considerable backward class in the country and it should be given reservation in promotion as is proposed to be done for the SCs and STs.
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The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2012 has received Parliament's approval with the Rajya Sabha adopting it today. The Lok Sabha had passed it earlier. It seeks to amend the Constitution to include Medara community in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Karnataka.
Replying to the discussion in the Upper House, Tribal Affairs Minister V Kishore Chandra Deo said the Medara community was omitted in the list 2002. Referring to members demand for inclusion of several communities in Scheduled Tribes list, Mr Deo said the procedure followed is that the state government concerned should recommend such cases.
On a specific demand for preparation of a comprehensive list of Scheduled Tribes across the country, the Minister said it was practically not possible as it would cause further delay.
Replying to the discussion in the Upper House, Tribal Affairs Minister V Kishore Chandra Deo said the Medara community was omitted in the list 2002. Referring to members demand for inclusion of several communities in Scheduled Tribes list, Mr Deo said the procedure followed is that the state government concerned should recommend such cases.
On a specific demand for preparation of a comprehensive list of Scheduled Tribes across the country, the Minister said it was practically not possible as it would cause further delay.
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Government has been in touch with the Forum of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes on their promotional aspects in the service following the recent Supreme Court judgement. This was stated by Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid, while intervening in a Short Duration discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the issue.
Initiating the discussion on the subject Satish Chandra Mishra of the BSP underlined the need for amending relevant Articles of the Constitution to achieve the objective. He also drew attention of the House to such cases in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Several members, who participated in the discussion, also called for a comprehensive legislation on the reservation policy, constitution of a National Judicial Commission and an all-party meeting to work out a strategy.
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Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that the country can not grow without the development and improvement in the status of Schedule Castes, SCs and Schedule Tribes, STs. He said, SCs and STs are about the 25 per cent of total population and the nation can not afford to leave behind this part of population.
Addressing the States' Home Ministers' Conference on effective implementation of Prevention of Atrocities against SC- ST Act in New Delhi, Mr. Chidambaram expressed concern over the non-access of Dalits to the Police Stations and termed it as the changing forms of untouchability.
The Union Home Minister said that much more can be done to prevent atrocities against SCs and STs by the local administration. He said that if District Magistrate is determined, a lot of improvement can be brought in the status of Dalits. Mr Chidambaram said, the Home Ministry keeps issuing advisories to sensitise state governments against atrocities on SCs and STs and keep holding review meetings with the states but laws and advisories are not enough to tackle the issue and more has to be done raise the economic and social status of the SC/ST population
Earlier, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs V Kishore Chandra Deo said that new challenges have come up and there is lot of unrest in tribals due to issue of land. He said their homes and livelihood must be protected. The Minister asked the state government to ensure that the SC/ST welfare programmes reach the actual needy.
Expressing anguish over the atrocities against SCs and STs, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mukul Wasnik said, the conviction rate on cases of atrocities on SCs and STs in India was between 3 to 8 per cent while pendency of such cases in court was 80 to 90 per cent. He favoured joint action with states to ensure justice to the victims. Mr. Wasnik said, Chief Ministers should meet twice a year to review the implementation of the Act as it will send clear message to the administration to provide enough protection to SCs and STs against atrocities.
Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that the country can not grow without the development and improvement in the status of Schedule Castes, SCs and Schedule Tribes, STs. He said, SCs and STs are about the 25 per cent of total population and the nation can not afford to leave behind this part of population.
Addressing the States' Home Ministers' Conference on effective implementation of Prevention of Atrocities against SC- ST Act in New Delhi, Mr. Chidambaram expressed concern over the non-access of Dalits to the Police Stations and termed it as the changing forms of untouchability.
The Union Home Minister said that much more can be done to prevent atrocities against SCs and STs by the local administration. He said that if District Magistrate is determined, a lot of improvement can be brought in the status of Dalits. Mr Chidambaram said, the Home Ministry keeps issuing advisories to sensitise state governments against atrocities on SCs and STs and keep holding review meetings with the states but laws and advisories are not enough to tackle the issue and more has to be done raise the economic and social status of the SC/ST population
Earlier, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs V Kishore Chandra Deo said that new challenges have come up and there is lot of unrest in tribals due to issue of land. He said their homes and livelihood must be protected. The Minister asked the state government to ensure that the SC/ST welfare programmes reach the actual needy.
Expressing anguish over the atrocities against SCs and STs, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mukul Wasnik said, the conviction rate on cases of atrocities on SCs and STs in India was between 3 to 8 per cent while pendency of such cases in court was 80 to 90 per cent. He favoured joint action with states to ensure justice to the victims. Mr. Wasnik said, Chief Ministers should meet twice a year to review the implementation of the Act as it will send clear message to the administration to provide enough protection to SCs and STs against atrocities.
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will inaugurate the Conference of State Home Ministers on effective implementation of Scheduled Castes (SCs)/ Scheduled Tribes (STs) Prevention of Atrocities (PoA) Act, 1989 in New Delhi on Tuesday.
An official release said the conference would deliberate on the status of necessary institutional framework for the protection of the rights of SCs/STs, registration and investigation of offences under PoA Act, delineation of atrocity prone areas and preventive action in regard thereto, and pendency and conviction rate of cases under PoA Act. The release said,issues of awareness, sensitization and training will also be discussed so as to make the Act more effective.
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Maximum number of attacks on Scheduled Castes in 2010 were reported in Uttar Pradesh.
According to the Annual Report of the Home Ministry for 2011-12, the State recorded 19.2 per cent of the total incidents in the country when the BSP government led by Mayawati, a Dalit herself was in power in the State.
Interestingly, the country witnessed a drop of 2.6 per cent in crimes against SCs during the said period.
The highest number of crimes against Scheduled Tribes, was recorded in Madhya Pradesh followed by Rajasthan.
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In Andhra Pradesh, a Cabinet Sub Committee will be formed soon to oversee the implementation of the SC and ST sub plan. Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy announced this while giving a statement on the floor of the Assembly today.
He said the Cabinet sub-committee will give its recommendations in about a month after taking suggestions from all stakeholders and political parties. He added that a special session of the Assembly will be convened to discuss the implementation of the SC and ST sub plan.
He said the Cabinet sub-committee will give its recommendations in about a month after taking suggestions from all stakeholders and political parties. He added that a special session of the Assembly will be convened to discuss the implementation of the SC and ST sub plan.
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