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Guwahati: The Assam government has ordered all District Commissioners to submit a comprehensive report on the issuance of Scheduled Caste certificates. This directive, issued by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, requires officials to review their records and submit the findings within ten days.
The data collection follows a request from a federal inquiry commission led by former Chief Justice of India, Justice K.G. Balakrishnan. Established by the central government in 2022, the commission is tasked with evaluating the eligibility for Scheduled Caste status among individuals who have converted to religions not covered under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order of 1950. The panel is currently in the final stages of preparing its report for the Centre.
District officials must submit the required details using specific forms provided by the state. The instructions state that all data must be "accurately compiled, thoroughly verified and supported by official records." If no complaints regarding certificate issuance have been filed in a district, authorities are expected to submit a Nil report.
The government has authorized the appointment of a coordinating officer to ensure the deadline is met. A copy of the notification has been forwarded to the office of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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