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The Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act, 2024.

महाराष्ट्र राज्यातील सामाजिक व शैक्षणिकदृष्ट्या मागासवर्गांकरिता आरक्षण अधिनियम, २०२४.

Maharashtra

The Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act, 2024.

Act number
16 of 2024
Ministry
Govt of Maharashtra
Department
General Administration Department
Enacted
26 Feb 2024

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20 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Socially and Educationally Backward Class in State.
  4. Section 4Applicability.
  5. Section 5Reservation of seats for admission in educational institutions, appointments in public services and posts under State for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes.
  6. Section 6Reservation not to be affected.
  7. Section 7Competent Authority.
  8. Section 8Carrying forward of reserved vacancies.
  9. Section 9Responsibility and powers for compliance of Act.
  10. Section 10Penalty.
  11. Section 11Power to call for records.
  12. Section 12Procedure of issuance of Caste Certificate and Validity Certificate.
  13. Section 13Representation in selection committee.
  14. Section 14Irregular admissions and appointments void.
  15. Section 15Competent Authority to be public servant.
  16. Section 16Protection of action taken in good faith.
  17. Section 17Power to make rules.
  18. Section 18Savings.
  19. Section 19Power to remove difficulty.
  20. Section 20Repeal and saving.