The Maharashtra State Reservation (of seats for admission in educational institutions in the State and for appointments in the public services and posts under the State) for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018
maharashtra · 2018
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- S. 1The act establishes reservation for socially and educationally backward classes in Maharashtra's educational institutions and public services.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Maharashtra State Reservation Act, including "admission authority," "appointing authority," and "educational institutions."
- S. 3Section 3 of the Maharashtra SEBC Act 2018 applies reservation for SEBC to public service appointments and educational admissions, except for specific exclusions.
- S. 4Section 4 reserves 16% of seats and appointments for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, excluding Creamy Layer members.
- S. 5Section 5 allows SEBC members to compete for unreserved seats and public service positions based on merit without affecting reserved quotas.
- S. 6Section 6 authorizes the government to appoint a district-level officer as the Competent Authority to oversee the implementation of the Act.
- S. 7Section 7 allows unfilled reserved vacancies for SEBC to be carried forward up to five years, with special recruitment drives permitted if needed.
- S. 8Section 8 empowers the government to assign compliance and authority duties to educational and public service bodies under this reservation act.
- S. 9Section 9 penalizes anyone who knowingly undermines this Act's objectives with imprisonment or fine, with court action requiring government sanction.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the government to review and issue orders if SEBC members face issues due to non-compliance with the Act.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the government to appoint SEBC officers for selection processes in public service appointments.
- S. 12Any admissions or appointments made in contravention of the provisions of this Act shall be void
- S. 13Section 13 designates the appointed authority as a public servant under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 14Section 14 protects the Competent Authority and its officers from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 15(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
- S. 16Section 16 exempts already initiated selection or admission processes from the Act's provisions.
- S. 17Section 17 allows the government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement, and must present these orders to the State Legislature.
- S. 18Section 18 repeals the 2014 reservation act but preserves all actions, appointments, and legal proceedings under it.
- S. 1860Section 1860 specifies that any modifications or annulments of decisions have no retroactive effect on previously done actions.
- S. 19611 of 1956
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- S. 2015Section details the official printing and publication process for the Maharashtra State Reservation Act.