SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday stated that no specific timeline has been set for the Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC) constituted to review reservation rules.
In a written response to a question posed by Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone, the Minister in charge of Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo, informed the House that while the CSC was established through Government Order No. 2061-JKGAD of 2024, dated 10.12.2024, no deadline has been fixed for the submission of its report.
“The Cabinet Sub-Committee stands constituted to examine grievances projected by a section of aspirants regarding reservation rules. However, no specific timeline has been fixed for submitting the report,” the minister said.
Lone had sought clarification on whether a six-month deadline had been granted to the ministerial panel to present its findings.
The minister also provided details on reservation certificates issued across Jammu and Kashmir since April 1, 2023. According to government data, 5,26,605 SC/ST certificates were issued in Jammu, while 67,813 were issued in Kashmir.
Under the Actual Line of Control (ALC), International Border (IB), and Reserved Backward Area (RBA) categories, 2,198 villages in Jammu and 1,245 villages in Kashmir have benefited from reservation provisions.
Additionally, 29,963 certificates under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category have been issued across J&K, with 27,420 in Jammu and only 2,273 in Kashmir. (KNO)
