Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to services and posts
Article 335 — Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to services and posts
- Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to services and posts.—The claims of the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes shall be taken into consideration, consistently with the maintenance of efficiency of administration, in the making of appointments to services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of a State:
“seventy years” (w.e.f. 25-1-2020). The words “seventy years” subs. for “sixty years” by the Constitution (Ninety-fifth Amendment) Act, 2009, s.2 (w.e.f. 25-1-2010). The words “sixty years” subs. for “fifty years” by the Constitution (Seventy-ninth Amendment) Act, 1999, s. 2 (w.e.f. 25-1-2000). The words “fifty years” subs. for “forty years” by the Constitution (Sixty-second Amendment) Act, 1989, s. 2 (w.e.f. 20-12-1989). The words “forty years” subs. for “thirty years” by the Constitution (Forty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1980, s. 2 (w.e.f. 25-1-1980). to be notified).
Provided that nothing in this article shall prevent in making of any provision in favour of the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes for relaxation in qualifying marks in any examination or lowering the standards of evaluation, for reservation in matters or promotion to any class or classes of services or posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of a State.]
Plain English Summary
This article ensures that when government jobs and positions are being filled, the claims of members of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are considered. It allows for reservations in appointments and promotions while still maintaining the efficiency of the administration.
Key Points
- The claims of SCs and STs regarding services and posts must be taken into consideration when making appointments.
- This consideration must happen while ensuring the efficiency of the administration.
- A time limit (currently seventy years) is set for these claims to be notified.
- It permits relaxation in qualifying marks or lowering evaluation standards for reservation purposes.
Why It Matters
This article is fundamental to ensuring social justice by providing a constitutional basis for reserving jobs and posts for members of SCs and STs, thereby promoting their representation in government.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.