Calcutta High Court cancels OBC certificates issued since 2010
The Calcutta High Court has cancelled all Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates issued in West Bengal since 2010. A bench led by Justice Rajasekhar Mantha ruled that the division of OBCs into Category A and Category B is no longer valid. Consequently, individuals holding these certificates will now be treated as general category candidates for the purpose of government benefits.
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What Happened
The Calcutta High Court issued a directive on Wednesday cancelling all OBC-A and OBC-B certificates that were granted under the state government since 2010. The bench presided over by Justice Rajasekhar Mantha determined that the existing classification system for these categories is no longer legally effective.
This judicial decision impacts the status of numerous individuals who previously held these certificates for government services and benefits. Those affected by the ruling will now be classified under the general category. The court order follows a period of legal scrutiny regarding the issuance and validity of these certificates over the last decade.
Key Facts
- The Calcutta High Court cancelled all OBC certificates issued since 2010.Source not recorded
- The court invalidated the division of OBCs into Category A and Category B.Source not recorded
- Individuals with cancelled certificates will be treated as general category for government benefits.Source not recorded
- The ruling was delivered by a bench led by Justice Rajasekhar Mantha.Source not recorded
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