RESERVATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Jan. 26, 2020

Supreme court (SC) has affirmed 3% quota for disabled persons both in direct recruitment and in promotions in PSUs.

About:

  • The Supreme Court has granted relief to persons with disabilities by allowing reservation in promotion in all groups for those employed in public sector jobs. It confirmed that 3% reservation should be given to disabled persons both in direct recruitment and in promotions.

  • Arguments by court:
    • Reservation for disabled is granted under Article 16(1) of the Constitution.

    • The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 emphasises that “employment is a key factor in the empowerment and inclusion of people with disabilities”. 



Source : The Hindu