Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill replaces 'weak and underprivileged classes' with 'other backward…

This Bill amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, to replace the term 'weak and under privileged classes (social castes)' with 'other backward classes' and to remove a redundant definition. The change is intended to resolve confusion regarding terminology for eligible groups and to align the law with the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021.

The Bill affects the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, specifically the general public and competent authorities involved in issuing certificates for reservation benefits, as well as the Central Government which will appoint the date of commencement.

• Substitutes the definition of 'weak and under privileged classes (social castes)' in section 2(o)(iii) of the 2004 Act with 'other backward classes declared as such by the Government from time to time'.
• Amends the first proviso in section 2(o) to refer to the 'category of socially and educationally backward classes' instead of 'said category'.
• Omits clause (q) of section 2 of the 2004 Act, which defined 'weak and under-privileged classes'.
• The Act comes into force on a date appointed by the Central Government via notification in the Official Gazette.

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