Quota demand: Karnataka govt forms panel under retired judge
Bengaluru, Mar 10: Karnataka government on Wednesday constituted a three-member high-level committee headed by a retired High Court judge Subhash Adi to look into demands by various communities in the state for revising the existing reservation and advise it.
"As per the decision of the Cabinet to examine the demands by various communities on reservation within the constitutional and legal framework, a high-level committee headed by retired High Court judge Subhash Adi has been constituted," Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa's office tweeted.
It said retired Chief Secretary Ratna Prabha and professor B V Vasanth Kumar, assistant professor at Maharani Arts College, Mysuru, would be its members.
The state Cabinet had, on March 3, decided to constitute the three-member high-level committee, and authorised the Chief Minister to make appointments to it.
Informing about the decision, Law Minister Basavaraj Bommai had said the retired judge would look into legal and constitutional aspects while the retired administrator would go into administrative aspect.
He had said there would also be a social scientist in the committee, which would give a comprehensive report.
Indicating that it was inevitable to breach the 50 per cent cap if demands are to be fulfilled, Bommai had said if it has to exceed 50 per cent, special criteria has to be identified and the committee would guide the government on this constitutionally and legally.
The state, at present, provides 15 per cent reservation for Scheduled Castes, three per cent for Scheduled Tribes and 32 per cent for the Other backward classes (OBCs), which add up to 50 per cent.
There are demands for revision of the existing quota from various communities led by seers or pontiffs, who have held protests.
The Veerashaiva-Lingayats are demanding OBC status under the central list, whereas the sub-sect of the community Panchamasali Lingayats wants to be put under Category 2A in the state quota.
The other dominant Vokkaliga community has decided to seek enhancement of reservation and wants all Vokkaliga sub-sects to be included under OBC.
On the other hand, the backward Kuruba community is seeking ST tag, the Valmiki community wants ST quota to be hiked from 3 per cent to 7.5 per cent.
ಸಚಿವ ಸಂಪುಟದ ತೀರ್ಮಾನದಂತೆ, ಮೀಸಲಾತಿ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಇರುವ ವಿವಿಧ ಬೇಡಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸಂವಿಧಾನಾತ್ಮಕವಾಗಿ ಹಾಗು ಕಾನೂನಾತ್ಮಕ ಚೌಕಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಪರೀಶೀಲಿಸಲು ಹೈಕೋರ್ಟಿನ ನಿವೃತ್ತ ನ್ಯಾಯಾಧೀಶರಾದ ಸುಭಾಷ್ ಆಡಿ ರವರ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, ನಿವೃತ್ತ ಮುಖ್ಯಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಕೆ.ರತ್ನಪ್ರಭಾ ಮತ್ತು... (1/2)
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) March 10, 2021
ಮೈಸೂರು ಮಹಾರಾಣಿ ಕಲಾ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಸಹ ಪ್ರಾಧ್ಯಾಪಕ ಡಾ|| ಬಿ.ವಿ.ವಸಂತಕುಮಾರ್ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾಗಿರುವ ಉನ್ನತ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಸಮಿತಿಯನ್ನು ರಚಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. (2/2)
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) March 10, 2021
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Inappropriate for MLAs seeking free IPL tickets, says D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd President D.K. Suresh on Monday said it is inappropriate for MLAs to seek free IPL tickets, adding that those interested in watching matches should pay for them personally.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said, “IPL is a commercial tournament and does not represent the country. It is not right for public representatives to focus too much on such matters.”
Referring to the recent controversy during the RCB celebrations, he said, “let us find out who benefited the most from the statements made during the incident.” He also pointed out that BJP MLAs had received IPL tickets as well.
Responding to discussions about relocating the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Suresh said the government has already approved the construction of a new stadium at a location he had proposed.
“I had suggested building a stadium in Surya City and submitted a proposal for it. Bengaluru needs four stadiums in four directions to cater to its growing population and encourage youth participation in sports,” he said.
He noted that apart from Kanteerava Stadium, KSCA, and the Football Stadium, there are limited facilities in the city.
“When I was a Lok Sabha member, I had proposed allocating 100 acres in my constituency at Surya City. The land was later earmarked and the plan approved,” he added.
Suresh said he has discussed the project with Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Chairman Shivalingegowda, and Anekal MLA Shivanna.
“The Cabinet has now approved the project, and a stadium will be developed on around 50–60 acres,” he said.
He further added that he has requested the Deputy Chief Minister to build another stadium at Shivarama Karanth Layout through the BDA, where 40 acres have been allocated. Plans are also being discussed to develop a well-equipped stadium in Bidadi.
Commending state government's recent bilingual policy move, Suresh said forcing children to learn three languages could affect their comprehension.
“It is a good decision to make two languages compulsory. Learning a third language should be left to the choice of students and parents,” he said.
Responding to criticism from BJP leaders, he said their tendency is to oppose every decision of the government.
“To please their central leadership, they take a pro-Hindi stance. Instead, they should advocate for the adoption of Kannada in all states,” he said.
When asked about the earlier three-language policy under Congress, he said, “the situation is different now. Today, the focus should be on quality learning. Kannada should remain the primary language, while students and parents can choose an additional language.”
