Question : DERESERVATION OF VACANCIES

(a) Whether a large number of vacancies/posts reserved for SCs, STs and OBCs are being `dereserved` and filled by `others` despite imposition of a ban on `dereservation` of such vacancies;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the details of instances where vacancies/posts reserved for SCs, STs and OBCs have been dereserved and filled by other persons since April 1, 1989 under his Ministry?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION (SMT. MANEKA GANDHI)

(a) No, Sir.

(b&c) Not applicable.