Panel examining issue of backwardness afresh, WB tells SC

Panel examining issue of backwardness afresh, WB tells SC https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=37638 The West Bengal commission for backward classes will reexamine backwardness of castes included in the OBC list and complete the review within three months; the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing and noted the review will be without prejudice. This follows a Calcutta High Court judgment striking down numerous OBC entries and reservations as based predominantly on religion, while preserving benefits already availed, and the Supreme Court's earlier request for quantifiable data and records of consultations supporting inclusion. en-us Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:01:03 +0530 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:01:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator Panel examining issue of backwardness afresh, WB tells SC https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=37638 The West Bengal commission for backward classes will reexamine backwardness of castes included in the OBC list and complete the review within three months; the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing and noted the review will be without prejudice. This follows a Calcutta High Court judgment striking down numerous OBC entries and reservations as based predominantly on religion, while preserving benefits already availed, and the Supreme Court's earlier request for quantifiable data and records of consultations supporting inclusion. News - Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:01:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=37638