Policy to make reservation in higher posts including in judiciary

In the Central Government, reservation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes, in the case of direct recruitment is already available in all levels of posts. In case of promotion by Non-Selection also, reservation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes is available in all levels of posts. In promotion by ‘Selection’ reservation is available up to the lowest rung of Group-A posts. Further, concession for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe employees in promotion by ‘Selection’ is available up to the posts carrying the Grade Pay of Rs.8700/-. So far as reservation in higher posts in judiciary, appointment of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts is made under Article 124 and 217 of the Constitution of India, respectively. These Articles do not provide for reservation for any caste or class of persons. The Government, has, however, requested the Chief Justices of High Courts that while sending proposals for appointment of judges, due consideration be given to suitable candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities and from amongst women.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

LOK SABHA

ANSWERED ON 11.12.2013

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)

(a) to (c): **See above**