SC to hear Centre's plea for clarification on OBC creamy layer judgment
The Supreme Court will review the Centre's application seeking clarification on its March 11 judgment concerning the income test for OBC creamy layer exclusion. The Centre argues that retrospective implementation is "extremely difficult," potentially causing a "cascading effect" on settled services since 2012, impacting all categories. The SC had previously found the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) incorrectly applied the income test, leading to the exclusion of OBC candidates and directing the creation of supernumerary posts. The Union government now seeks to continue current service allotments for CSE 2025 candidates based on the old income test reading, pending clarification.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court will address the Centre's request for clarification on its March 11 judgment regarding the OBC creamy layer income test.
- The Centre claims retrospective application of the judgment is administratively challenging and could disrupt services settled since 2012.
- The SC had previously ruled that the DoPT's income test application was incorrect, leading to "hostile discrimination" against OBC candidates.
- The Centre seeks permission to continue allotting services for CSE 2025 based on the pre-judgment income test.
- This case highlights the tension between judicial directives, administrative feasibility, and ensuring fairness in reservation policies.
Exam Facts
- SC judgment on OBC creamy layer income test was delivered on March 11.
- The judgment was in the Rohith Nathan case.
- Relevant constitutional articles include 14, 15(4), and 16(4).
- The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) is the nodal agency for interpreting reservation rules.
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