NCSC orders inquiry into alleged reservation denial in Punjab lecturer recruitment

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) ordered an inquiry under Article 338 into alleged denial of reservation benefits to Scheduled Caste candidates in recruitment for 1,013 Lecturer posts notified by the Punjab Education Department. A notice directs the Chief Secretary of Punjab to submit case facts, action taken and related records within seven days of receipt.

Key facts

• Notice issued to Chief Secretary of Punjab Government directing submission within seven days of facts, action taken, and records including recruitment notification and reservation roster
• National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) ordered inquiry under Article 338 of the Constitution
• Scheduled Caste candidates have been denied the benefits of reservation in the recruitment process for 1,013 Lecturer posts notified by the Punjab Education Department

Sources

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