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The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, also known as the 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill, was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr Thaawar Chand Gehlot, on 8 January 2019. The bill aims to amend Articles 15 and 16 of the Indian Constitution to allow the government to provide 10% reservation for economically weaker sections of citizens in educational institutions and public employment. This reservation will be in addition to the existing reservation for backward classes, and the central government will determine eligibility based on family income and other economic indicators. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on 9 January 2019, with 165 votes in favour and 7 against in the Upper House.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Amendment number | 124 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Date passed by Rajya Sabha | 9 January |
| Date passed by Lok Sabha | 8 January |
| Date of presidential assent | 12 January |
| Reservation percentage | 10% |
| Reservation beneficiaries | "Economically weaker sections" of citizens |
| Reservation applicability | Educational institutions and public employment |
| Reservation applicability specifics | Not applicable to minority educational institutions |
| Reservation applicability specifics | In addition to existing reservations |
| Reservation determination factors | Family income and other economic disadvantage indicators |
| Articles amended | 15 and 16 |
| Article 15 | Prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex, or place of birth |
| Article 16 | Prohibits discrimination in employment in government offices |
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The 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2019
The bill seeks to provide for the advancement of "economically weaker sections" of citizens. It amends Article 15 of the Constitution, which prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex, or place of birth. The amendment allows the government to provide for the advancement of "economically weaker sections" in addition to socially and educationally backward classes, or Scheduled Castes and Tribes. The bill permits up to 10% of seats to be reserved for such sections for admission to educational institutions, excluding minority educational institutions.
The bill also amends Article 16, which prohibits discrimination in employment in any government office. The amendment allows the government to reserve up to 10% of all posts for the "economically weaker sections" of citizens. This reservation will be in addition to the existing reservation for other groups. The central government will determine the "economically weaker sections" based on family income and other indicators of economic disadvantage.
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The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Thaawar Chand Gehlot, on January 8, 2019. The Bill aimed to provide for the advancement of "economically weaker sections" of citizens.
Article 15 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen based on race, religion, caste, sex, or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes or Scheduled Castes and Tribes. The 124th Amendment Bill sought to amend Article 15 to allow the government to promote the "economically weaker sections" further.
The Bill also proposed amending Article 16, which prohibits discrimination in employment in government offices. The amendment would allow the government to reserve up to 10% of seats in educational institutions and public employment for the "economically weaker sections," in addition to existing reservations. The central government would determine the "economically weaker sections" based on family income and other economic disadvantage indicators.
The 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2019, passed by the Lok Sabha and received the President's assent on January 12, 2019. It took the form of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, enforced on the same date. The Act introduced a 10% reservation for economically weaker sections, although it was not mandatory for state-run educational institutions or state government jobs.
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Amends Article 15 and Article 16
The 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2019, introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Thaawar Chand Gehlot, on 8 January 2019, sought to amend Article 15 and Article 16 of the Indian Constitution.
Article 15 prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex, or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes, or for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The Bill sought to amend Article 15 to allow the government to provide for the advancement of "economically weaker sections" of citizens. This would permit up to a 10% reservation for such sections in educational institutions, excluding minority educational institutions.
Article 16 prohibits discrimination in employment in government offices. The amendment provides for the advancement of the "economically weaker sections" of society, with a 10% reservation in employment for these sections.
The 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2019, faced opposition and was criticised for being brought about in haste with an eye on the Lok Sabha elections. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 2 August 2017 and by the Rajya Sabha on 6 August 2017. It received the President's assent on 12 January 2019 and came into force as the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act.
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Provides 10% reservation for economically weaker sections
The 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill, or The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, sought to provide 10% reservation for the economically weaker sections of citizens. This reservation would apply to both educational institutions and public employment. The bill was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr Thaawar Chand Gehlot, on January 8, 2019, and passed by the Rajya Sabha on January 9, 2019, with 165 votes in favour and 7 against.
The bill sought to amend Articles 15 and 16 of the Indian Constitution. Article 15 prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex, or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes, or for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The bill amended Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of "economically weaker sections" of citizens.
Article 16 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination in employment in any government office. However, the government can allow reservations for any "backward class of citizens" if they are not adequately represented in the services under the state. The bill amended Article 16 to permit the government to reserve up to 10% of all posts for the economically weaker sections of citizens.
The 10% reservation for economically weaker sections in educational institutions and public employment would be in addition to the existing reservation for other groups. The central government would notify the "economically weaker sections" of citizens based on family income and other indicators of economic disadvantage.
The 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill took the form of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which was enforced on January 12, 2019. It is important to note that this amendment does not make the 10% reservation mandatory in state government-run educational institutions or state government jobs. However, some states have chosen to implement the 10% reservation for economically weaker sections.
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Does not apply to minority educational institutions
The 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill, also known as The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr Thaawar Chand Gehlot, on 8 January 2019. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 9 January 2019 and by the Rajya Sabha on the same day with 165 votes in favour and 7 against.
The Bill seeks to provide for the advancement of "economically weaker sections" of citizens. It allows the government to reserve up to 10% of seats for these sections in educational institutions and up to 10% of posts in public employment. This reservation is in addition to the existing reservation for other groups.
The central government will determine which citizens fall into the "economically weaker sections" based on family income and other indicators of economic disadvantage. This reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions. This means that minority educational institutions will not be required to reserve 10% of their seats for the economically weaker sections.
The Bill amends Article 15 and Article 16 of the Constitution. Article 15 prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex, or place of birth. Article 16 prohibits discrimination in employment in any government office. However, the government can make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes, or for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
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Frequently asked questions
The 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill, also known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to amend Articles 15 and 16 of the Indian Constitution.
Article 15 prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex, or place of birth. Article 16 prohibits discrimination in employment in any government office.
The amendments allow the government to reserve up to 10% of seats in educational institutions and public employment for "economically weaker sections" of citizens.
The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on January 8, 2019, and by the Rajya Sabha on January 9, 2019, with 165 votes in favour and 7 against. It received the President's assent on January 12, 2019.
