CM Revanth Reddy orders for completion of SC sub-categorisation, BC caste survey in 60 days

This report will serve as the basis for issuing new job notifications, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced during a review meeting

Hyderabad: The State government will constitute a ‘One-Man Commission’ to implement the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SC), in accordance with a recent Supreme Court verdict. The Commission, to be headed by a retired High Court judge, is tasked with submitting its report within 60 days. This report will serve as the basis for issuing new job notifications, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced during a review meeting held at the Secretariat on Wednesday.

The meeting, attended by members of the Cabinet sub-committee on SC categorisation, analysed the sub-categorisation process and its implementation in States like Punjab and Tamil Nadu, as well as the ongoing measures in Haryana. To prevent legal challenges, the Chief Minister emphasised the need for the commission’s swift and precise work. The 2011 census will serve as the reference for the SC census, and all necessary data will be collected from various departments.

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Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari was directed to ensure that all required information from various departments is made available to the commission for the preparation of its report. The Chief Minister also ordered the commission to visit one district per day, covering all 10 erstwhile districts, to receive complaints and appeals directly from the public.

In parallel, Revanth Reddy gave his nod to the BC (Backward Classes) social, economic, and caste survey across the State. Drawing from models used in States like Bihar and Karnataka, he wanted a comprehensive survey to help shaping future policies. The State Planning department has been tasked with overseeing the process, while a senior IAS officer will be apointed for coordination.

The Chief Minister set a 60-day deadline for the completion of the BC caste survey, with the final report to be submitted by December 9. Following the survey, local body elections will be held immediately, he said.