The ODISHA RESERVATION OF VACANCIES IN POSTS AND SERVICES (FOR SCHEDULED CASTES & SCHEDULED TRIBES) ACT, 1975
odisha · 1975
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- S. 1The act establishes reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Odisha state services and posts.
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Odisha Reservation Act, including "recruitment year" and "reservation."
- S. 3Section 3 exempts certain scientific, technical, and temporary posts from reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Odisha state services.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates reservation for Scheduled Castes and Tribes in government posts and services, with specific exceptions.
- S. 5Omitted by ibdi
- S. 6Section allows exchange of reserved vacancies between Scheduled Castes and Tribes if no candidates are available, with specific exclusions for Class III and IV posts.
- S. 7Section 7 allows unfilled reserved vacancies for Scheduled Castes and Tribes to be carried forward and de-reserved for up to three years, with certain exceptions for promotions and lower-class posts.
- S. 8Section 8 provides age, experience, fee, and travel allowance concessions for initial appointments of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Odisha.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the method for reserving vacancies for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in recruitment processes in Odisha.
- S. 10Section 10 ensures Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe officers are promoted based on seniority and fitness against reserved vacancies.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates selection of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates for reserved quotas if they meet qualifications, voiding and penalizing contrary appointments.
- S. 13Section mandates annual reporting and record-keeping for appointments, with inspection rights for authorized officers.
- S. 14Section 14 appoints a Liaison Officer in each government department to ensure the Act's provisions are implemented and assist welfare departments.
- S. 15Section 15 establishes a Standing Committee for reservation issues, with specific members including a minister and assembly representatives.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the Standing Committee's duties to review Act implementation, suggest improvements, and perform other assigned tasks by the State Government.
- S. 17The section 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. 18Section 18 grants the State Government rule-making authority to implement the Act, subject to legislative review and potential modifications.
- S. 19Section 19 ensures the Act's provisions override any conflicting state laws or regulations.