(a) whether Article 16(4A) of the Constitution as amended by the Constitution (85th Amendment) Act, 2001 provides for promotion of SC/ST employees in
Government Services;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the employees belonging to the SC/ST communities of Jharkhand State Civil Service were denied promotions to the Indian Administrative
Service;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Union Government in this regard?
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) & (b) : Yes, Madam. The 85th Amendment, enables the State to make provision of reservation in the matter of promotion, with consequential seniority,
in favour of SCs and STs.
(c) : No, Madam. Promotion of State Civil Service officers to Indian Administrative Service takes place in accordance with Indian Administrative Service
(Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1995.
(d) & (e) : Does not arise.