Question : REVISION OK INCOME CEILING OF OBCS

(a) whether the National Commission for Backward Classes has submitted a fresh recommendation to the Union Government for revising the income ceiling of the creamy layer applicable for Other Backward Classes;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the follow-up action taken thereon; and

(d) the time by which decision is likely to be taken by the Government in the matter?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI D. NAPOLEON)

(a) Yes. Sir.

(b)to(d) The recommendation of the National Commission for Backward Classes in this regard was received on 14,09.2011 and is presently under consideration.