Question : TRAVELLING ALLOWANCES TO OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES CANDIDATES



(a) whether the Government are aware that candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes applying for posts under the Central Government are not being given Travelling Allowance for attending interviews;

(b) whether the Government are also aware that OBC candidates are not exempted from examination fees etc. like other reserved category candidates;

(c) if so, whether the Government will extend them all concessions like other reserved category candidates; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KAILASH MEGHWAL)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir.

(c) & (d) No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.