The punjab scheduled castes and backward classes (reservation in services) act 2006
punjab · 2006
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes (Reservation in Services) Act, 2006
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Punjab Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes (Reservation in Services) Act 2006.
- S. 3Section exempts Central Government, private sector, and domestic service employments from Punjab reservation act.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates reservation for Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes in Punjab government services, with specific percentages for different groups.
- S. 5Section requires candidates claiming Scheduled Caste or Backward Class status to provide specific identification certificates issued by the relevant authorities.
- S. 6Section 6 allows backlog reserved vacancies for Scheduled Castes to be treated separately, exempting them from the 50% reservation ceiling.
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits de-reservation of reserved vacancies unless referred by the appointing authority to the Department of Welfare for de-reservation in public interest.
- S. 8Section penalizes officers for violating the Act by subjecting them to disciplinary actions under relevant service rules.
- S. 9Section protects state officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under this Act.
- S. 10The section allows the State Government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years.
- S. 11Section mandates establishments to maintain and report reservation records for appointments and promotions, and allows government inspection.
- S. 12(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of thi
- S. 13Section 13 overrides any conflicting laws or court decisions to enforce the Act's provisions.
- S. 14Section 14 provides a saving clause ensuring no changes to existing laws or rights under the Act.