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Question and Answer regarding Constitutional Amendment for provision akin to Art 370-D for backward regions of Karnataka

Question and Answer regarding Constitutional Amendment for provision akin to Art 370-D for backward regions of Karnataka


GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF 
HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO
156

ANSWERED ON  
13.03.2012

NORTH KARNATAKA

156 .
Shri SHIVARAMAGOUDA SHIVANAGOUDA




Will the Minister of
HOME AFFAIRS
be pleased to state:-



(a) whether North Karnataka is an under-developed region in the State of Karnataka; 

(b) if so, whether the State Government has sought special status for the region under Article 371(D) of the Constitution which would entitle the people to seek reservation in jobs and education; and 

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Union Government thereto?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH) 

(a) to (c): A proposal was received from Government of Karnataka to amend Article 371 of the Constitution of India to provide region-wise reservation in employment and admission to educational institutions in Karnataka, including Hyderabad-Karnataka region which consists of districts of Gulbarga, Yadgir, Raichur, Bidar, Koppal and Bellary, on the lines of provisions in Article 371 D of the Constitution of India. 

Since the matter involves issues which are of constitutional nature, it requires wide consultation. No definite timeframe can be specified in this regard. 


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