It became the first state in the country to bring in reservations based on economic backwardness. Rajasthan Governor Shailendra Kumar Singh finally approved the Bill, which provides 5% reservation to Gurjars and three other communities, besides 14% reservation to the Economically Backward Classes (EBCs).
This reservation is over and above 49% reservation shared by OBC (21%), ST (12%) and SC (16%) in the state. Now, the overall quota in government jobs and educational institutions in the state stands at 68%. This could lead to litigation as it crosses the reservation ceiling of 50% ruled by the Supreme Court.
For effective implementation, the Act should be made a part of IX Schedule of the Constitution so that any legal hurdle can be avoided. However, in a ruling the Supreme Court has said that articles in Schedule IX too can be legally reviewed.
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