Karnataka govt may lift age bar for jobs to SC/ST atrocity victims' children: Report
Bengaluru: The state government is reportedly considering replacing a clause in the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, which mandates that the children of SC/ST individuals who died in an atrocity case must complete 18 years of age within three years the death to qualify for government jobs on Compassionate Grounds (CG).
Since the implementation of this rule in 2018, at least 60 applicants have missed out on government employment opportunities because they did not meet the age criteria, as reported by the Deccan Herald on Tuesday. In light of this, the State Vigilance and Monitoring Committee, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, recently held a meeting to discuss possible reforms to address the issue.
Under the existing provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the family of a deceased individual who died in an atrocity case receives a compensation of Rs 8.25 lakh. This is paid in two installments: 50 percent after the post-mortem and the remaining amount once the chargesheet is sent to the court. Additionally, the deceased’s widow is provided with a monthly pension of Rs 5,000, while an eligible family member is offered a government job under CG
However, the current law prevents children between the ages of 5 and 14 from benefiting from the job scheme. Sources suggest that the Social Welfare Department is in favour of removing this age restriction, but the final decision is still pending, the report mentioned.
Former MP L. Hanumanthaiah told DH that this will be a good decision as age should not restrict these children from becoming government employees. “Thus, those children who were denied job opportunities will now get them. This move is a progressive step for the development of these communities,” he said.
A senior official from the Social Welfare Department mentioned that prior to 2022, family members of deceased with independent annual incomes exceeding Rs 40,000 were disqualified from applying for CG jobs. Although this restriction has since been removed, the official added that the meeting discussed offering a one-time opportunity for individuals who missed out on jobs due to this clause.
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
