The ODISHA RESERVATION OF POSTS AND SERVICES (FOR SOCIALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD CLASSES) ACT, 2008
odisha · 2009
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- S. 1The Odisha Reservation of Posts and Services Act, 2008 applies statewide in Odisha.
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Odisha Reservation Act, including "appointment," "creamy layer," and "Socially and Educationally Backward Classes."
- S. 3Section reserves 27% of state posts for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, excluding the creamy layer, but exempts merit-based selections from reservation calculations.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the state government to create and maintain model rosters for reservation of posts for socially and educationally backward classes.
- S. 5Section 5 allows unreserved candidates to fill remaining posts if fewer Socially and Educationally Backward Class candidates apply, with de-reserved posts carried over for three years.
- S. 6Section 6 provides age limit relaxation and other concessions for Backward Classes in recruitment.
- S. 7Section 7 deems previous state government orders on reservation for backward classes as made under this act unless superseded.
- S. 8Section 8 overrides any conflicting laws to enforce the Act's provisions.
- S. 9(1) The State Government may, after previous publication, make rules to carry out all or any of the purpose of this Act
- S. 10Section 10 validates the 27% reservation for socially and educationally backward classes in state posts and services from 1994 onward.
- S. 11Section 11 voids any appointments made against the Act's provisions after its commencement.
- S. 12Section penalizes appointing authorities for violating reservation rules with fines and disciplinary actions, except when the Governor is the authority.
- S. 13Section 13 appoints an Under Secretary as Liaison Officer in government departments for matters under the Act.
- S. 14Section 14 establishes a Standing Committee to oversee reservation policies for backward classes in Odisha.
- S. 15Section 15 establishes a Standing Committee to review Act implementation, suggest improvements, and perform other assigned duties by the State Government.
- S. 16Section mandates the State Government to prepare and present an annual report on the Act's implementation to the Legislative Assembly for at least fifteen days.
- S. 17Section 17 allows the State Government to issue orders to address implementation issues, but only within two years of the Act's commencement.