OBC Reservation Case: Following a Calcutta High Court order, a significant change has been observed on the portal of the West Bengal Backward Class Welfare Department. The two sub-categories of OBC reservation, OBC-A and OBC-B, which were previously visible on the portal, are no longer present. This sudden alteration has sparked considerable discussion and raised questions about its underlying reasons and future implications.
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What has changed on the portal?
Until recently, the official website of the West Bengal Backward Class Welfare Department displayed the list of Other Backward Classes (OBC) divided into two categories: OBC-A and OBC-B. These two categories collectively accounted for a 17% reservation quota. However, these classifications have now been completely removed from the portal. Currently, the portal only shows the term “OBC,” referring to the 66 communities listed before 2010.
Why this change?
This modification comes at a critical time, just before a scheduled hearing of a related case in the division bench of Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Rajasekhar Mantha at the Calcutta High Court. It is speculated that the state government implemented this change on the portal in anticipation of the court hearing. Experts believe this move could potentially influence the legal proceedings.
What could be the future impact?
This change in the portal could have a significant impact on job aspirants and students in the state. The admission processes for SSC, colleges, and universities are likely to be particularly affected. With the removal of the OBC-A and OBC-B division, there is ambiguity about how the reservation policy will be implemented going forward. The future of reservation in the state’s employment and education sectors now depends on the final verdict of the division bench.
Key Information for the Public:
- Reservation Quota: A total of 17% of seats were reserved for the OBC community in West Bengal, previously divided into OBC-A and OBC-B.
- Original List: Before 2010, the OBC list in the state comprised 66 communities.
- Legal Proceedings: The matter is currently sub-judice, and all eyes are on the division bench’s decision.
In this situation, it is crucial for all job aspirants and students in the state to regularly monitor the West Bengal Backward Class Welfare Department’s portal and court updates. Any new guidelines issued by the government will need to be followed accordingly.
