Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Anusuchit Jati-Janjati Adhikari Evam Karamchari Sangh (AJJAKS) has written to the Chief Minister alleging improper implementation of reservation in appointments to the office of the Advocate General (AG).
The organisation stated that even the posts of Government Pleaders (GPs) and Assistant Government Pleaders (AGPs) have not been given proper representation from the OBC, SC and ST categories in the state’s courts.
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The letter highlighted population data
The letter further pointed out that, as per population data, SCs constitute about 17% , STs 21% and OBCs 55%, which comes to around 90% of the state’s population.
However, candidates from these categories have not received adequate representation as government lawyers. Stating that there is no shortage of competent lawyers in these communities, the AJJAKS urged the state government to ensure greater representation while making such appointments.
