(a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that the Supreme Court has cancelled the appointments made in Karnataka under the rural weightage quota;
(b) if so, the number of persons affected thereby;
(c) whether there is any proposal to protect the interests of these appointees by bringing suitable amendment to the Constitution; and
(d) if so, the details thereof;
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS. (SHRI HARIN PATHAK)
(a): The Supreme Court has held rule 3B of the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977 providing for weightage of marks to rural candidates as void.
(b): Government of India has no information about number of persons affected by the judgement of the Supreme Court.
(c): There is no proposal to amend the Constitution to provide weightage or reservation for rural candidates in posts/services.
(d): Does not arise.