Question : PROMOTION OF EMPLOYEES

(a) whether the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is aware of Constitutional amendment of article 16(4A) and subsequent DOP OM No. 20011/1/2001-Estt. (D) dated January 21, 2002;

(b) if so, whether the Ministry has implemented the said circular with retrospective effect with effect from January 30, 1997;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JUAL ORAM)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) to (d) The information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the House.