Govt in a tangle over Supreme Court ruling on 'creamy layer'
The Indian government is facing legal uncertainty regarding the implementation of a Supreme Court ruling on the 'creamy layer' criteria for OBC candidates in civil services. While the government initially committed to following the court's decision, it has recently sought clarification, creating confusion for candidates awaiting induction.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complexities of reservation policies and the potential for bureaucratic delays in implementing judicial mandates regarding social equity in government employment.
NEW DELHI: The Centre is in a tangle over Supreme Court's landmark judgement on "creamy layer" that paved the way for induction in the elite civil services of OBC candidates who had cleared the examinations over past ten years but were denied appointments.On Aug 25, govt approached the apex court seeking clarification on the Rohit Nathan judgement that laid down that "salary" could not be added to the "income" to determine if a candidate from a PSU background falls in the "creamy layer" - like it is done for OBCs from non-PSU families. Govt, while seeking that it be allowed to go ahead with allocation of service for Civil Services-2025 without implementing the Nathan judgement, also raised questions about the SC's definition of "creamy layer".But barely a week ago, Centre told Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) that it intended to execute the SC order of March 11.
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