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Centre seeks recall of SC order de-notifying OBC seats ahead of Madhya Pradesh local body polls

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Centre seeks recall of SC order de-notifying OBC seats ahead of Madhya Pradesh local body polls

The center has requested the revocation of the Supreme Court’s Dec. 17 order that made empirical data a necessary condition for other backward class (OBC) quotas in local agencies. It has asked the court to suspend the election of local institutions in Madhya Pradesh for four months and cancel the reserved OBC seats according to the order. The center recommended that the state’s backward shift committee submit a report during the suspension period in accordance with the court’s previous quota order. The process will involve setting up an independent committee to prepare seat-by-seat data on OBC’s lagging behind, and allocating quotas at each assembly stage, while ensuring that the total booking volume does not exceed the 50% limit.

After Madhya Pradesh made a similar request earlier last week, the center submitted a recall request on Sunday. It is expected to be heard after the court reopens on January 3.

In another application, the Federal Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment also sought to be prosecuted in court proceedings. The ministry stated that the Dec. 17 order had pan-Indian influence and deprived the OBC of the political representation guaranteed by the Constitution.

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The challenged order was passed without hearing the opinion of the center.

The center stated in its request: “The promotion of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and other backward classes has always been the top priority of the federal government. The lack of representation of OBC in any local self-government government violates its goals, intentions and decentralization and governance. The purpose of bringing the idea to the grassroots level.” It added that the issues raised in this petition have important public significance and have pan-Indian implications for the implementation of OBC reservations in elections across the country.

While the election process in Madhya Pradesh was proceeding to allocate seats to the OBC, the court issued an order. The court instructed to re-notify these seats as general category seats.

The center believes that any intervention at this stage will cause the OBC community to lose the five-year quota. In addition, five years is not a short period of time, and it will cause “serious prejudice against backward class citizens.”

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As a temporary solution, the center proposed to suspend the electoral process and also asked the committee to submit a report within three months. “Till such time, the administrator can function who can hand over the charge to the newly elected person/body who will be elected with the provision of OBC reservation,” the application said.

The Supreme Court’s decision provides for a triple test of quotas in the K Krishnamurthy case (2010) and Vikas Kishanrao Gawli (2021).

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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