Madhya Pradesh Government Cites Gazette Notification In ST Recruitment Plea

The Madhya Pradesh government is preparing to submit a reply in the High Court regarding a petition filed by Scheduled Tribes (ST) such as Gond and Pradhan. The petition alleges discrimination in recruitment between Sahariya, Baiga and Bhariya and other ST communities.

The Employees Selection Board (ESB) had issued an advertisement for 1,120 posts of training officers in the ITI Training Officer Recruitment Test 2026, providing benefits of ST status only to Sahariya, Baiga and Bhariya. The petitioners claim that this has resulted in the deprivation of reservation for all other ST communities.

High Court judge Justice Vivek Kumar Singh has issued a notice in the matter and asked the respondents to file a reply within four weeks. The matter has been listed for the week commencing August 17.

According to the petition, there are only 26 posts of training officer (COPA), 27 posts of training officer (Fitter) and 16 posts of training officer (Welder) under the ST category. All these posts will be filled by candidates belonging to Sahariya, Baiga and Bhariya communities.

The principal secretary, tribal welfare, Gulshan Bamra, stated that as per the Gazette notification, Sahariya tribes in certain districts, Baiga of Mandla, Dindori, Shahdol, Umaria, Balaghat and Anuppur, and Bhariya of Chhindwara and Seoni enjoy special status. Candidates from these categories will be directly appointed to Class III and Class IV posts if they have the minimum eligibility.

Senior advocate NS Ruprah, appearing for the petitioners, argued that ST reservations have been given to Sahariya, Baiga and Bhariya, but not to others like Gond and Pradhan. He added that even if they have minimum qualifications, they will be recruited directly without any examination.

The Madhya Pradesh government's reply will be based on the Gazette notification, which provides special status to certain ST communities. The High Court will hear the matter on August 17.

The petition has highlighted the issue of discrimination in recruitment between different ST communities. The government's reply will be crucial in determining the outcome of the case.

The case has significant implications for the recruitment process in Madhya Pradesh. The High Court's decision will affect the rights of ST communities in the state.

In conclusion, the Madhya Pradesh government's citation of the Gazette notification in the High Court is a significant development in the ST recruitment plea. The outcome of the case will have far-reaching implications for the recruitment process in the state and the rights of ST communities.

The government's decision to provide special status to certain ST communities has been challenged in the High Court. The court's decision will determine whether the government's decision is valid or not.

The case is a reminder of the complexities of recruitment processes in India. The government must ensure that the recruitment process is fair and transparent, and that all communities are treated equally.

The High Court's decision will be eagerly awaited by all parties involved. The outcome of the case will have significant implications for the state of Madhya Pradesh and its recruitment processes.

The Madhya Pradesh government must ensure that it follows the rules and regulations laid down by the law. The government must also ensure that all communities are treated equally and that there is no discrimination in the recruitment process.

In the end, the High Court's decision will be final and binding. The government and all parties involved must accept the decision and ensure that it is implemented in a fair and transparent manner.