NCST orders report on alleged denial of ST reservation at Fluid Control Research Institute in Keralam
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has launched an inquiry into allegations that the Fluid Control Research Institute in Kerala denied reservation benefits to ST candidates. The Ministry of Heavy Industries has been ordered to submit a report within 15 days.
Why it matters
This highlights the enforcement of constitutional reservation policies in public sector institutions and the oversight role of the NCST.
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has begun an inquiry into a complaint alleging denial of reservation to Scheduled Tribe candidates at Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), Kanjikode.
The complaint was filed by Radheesh Gopalan, secretary of Palakkad district committee of Kerala Vanavasi Vikasa Kendram. The NCST said it was taking up the matter using its powers under Article 338A of the Constitution.
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