Question : SC ST OBC ADVOCATES

(a) whether the Government proposes to provide financial assistance to encourage advocates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the final decision in this regard is likely to be taken; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE AND COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRIKAPIL SIBAL)

(a) No, Madam.

(b) and (c) Do not arise.