What stopped Andhra Pradesh’s 34% BC quota in local bodies? | Explained
The Andhra Pradesh High Court nullified the state’s order to raise Backward Class reservations to 34% in rural local bodies and 33.33% in urban bodies, and the Supreme Court upheld that decision on appeal. The rulings highlighted legal constraints on vertical reservation ceilings and the need for a detailed empirical assessment before any increase can be implemented.
The Hindu State News
17 Oct 2026
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