PIL to be Heard by the Division Bench of Calcutta High Court on Monday

Port Blair, March 10: The ANTCC Campaign Committee Chairman Mr. G Bhasker on Thursday filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Calcutta High Court challenging the Union of India and Others in the matter of 100% job reservation for Islanders.

A divisional bench of Calcutta High Court comprising of Hon'ble Justice Shri. Abhijit Gangopadhay and Hon'ble Justice Aniruddha Roy will be conducting the first hearing on 13th March 2023 (Monday) at 10:30 am

The PIL also referred to the case of Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh where the government has decided to give local people 100% job reservation in public appointments.

In a press note, Mr. TSG Bhasker has expressed his faith in the Hon'ble High Court that the court will issue verdict in favour of Island youths considering the fact of limited education opportunities, geographical isolation, higher cost of living and limited resources available for any other job.

As per the information for the recently advertised 500+ Group C posts, large number of applicants (Non Locals) from across India have applied for the same and passed in the examination. This has created lots of displeasure and unrest amongst the local unemployed youths, political parties and public.

Mr. Bhasker suggested that all vacant post should be advertised in local media/ newspapers only and that the A&N Administration’s employment registration number must be asked for applying in job.