NCSC Seeks Time Bound Response Over Complaint Regarding Denial Of Reservation Benefits To SC Candidates In The Recruitment Process For Lecturer Posts

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), exercising powers under Article 338 of the Constitution, has initiated an inquiry into a representation regarding the alleged non-implementation of reservation policy and denial of reservation benefits to Scheduled Caste candidates in the recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts by the Punjab Education Department. A notice has been issued to the Chief Secretary of the Punjab Government, requiring a response, facts, action taken report, and related records within seven days. NCSC Chairman Kishor Makwana stated that the denial of reservation benefits is a very serious matter and that the Commission is committed to protecting constitutional rights and ensuring strict compliance with reservation provisions.