‘PSTM quota misused, thereby depriving genuine beneficiaries of its protection’
The Madras High Court is investigating allegations that the Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM) reservation quota is being misused by ineligible candidates. The court noted that individuals are obtaining fake degrees or using Tamil medium qualifications to unfairly claim benefits intended for disadvantaged groups.
Why it matters
This case highlights systemic challenges in maintaining the integrity of affirmative action and welfare programs in public employment.
The reservation under the Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM) Act had allegedly been misused, thereby depriving genuine beneficiaries of its protection, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court said while dismissing a batch of petitions filed by the candidates against whom proceedings were initiated.
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