Question : RESERVATION ON THE BASIS OF POPULATION



(a) whether the Government proposes to provide reservation to the people belonging to SCs/STs on the basis of their population in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTRY AFFARIRS; MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCE AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PRIME MINISTER`S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)

(a): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): As per decision of the Supreme Court, total reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs cannot exceed the limit of 50%.