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The Rashtriya Chhava Sanghatan has taken legal action to protect Maratha community interests in the reservation debate. They filed caveats in the Supreme Court and Bombay High Court to prevent unilateral stays on the government's reservation decision. This ensures courts must hear the Maratha side before making any judgments on OBC petitions. The move provides both psychological reassurance and legal protection for the community's reservation rights.

Key Points: Maratha Body Files Caveat to Protect OBC Quota Reservation Decision

  • Maratha community files caveat in multiple courts to ensure their voice is heard
  • Prevents unilateral stay on reservation decision without Maratha representation
  • Legal move aims to protect OBC quota benefits through Hyderabad Gazette
  • Creates psychological and legal protection for ongoing reservation movement
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Maratha body files caveat pleading not to give unilateral stay on reservation decision

Rashtriya Chhava Sanghatan files caveat in Supreme Court and Bombay High Court to prevent unilateral stay on Maratha reservation under OBC quota via Hyderabad Gazette.

"The court will first hear the side of the Maratha community and then deliver its judgement - Gangadhar Kalkute Patil"

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sep 6

Rashtriya Chhava Sanghatan (RCS), representing the Maratha community, has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court, Bombay High Court and the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar bench of the Bombay High Court with a plea that they should be heard before giving any judgement on a petition by the OBC organisations or leaders against the Maharashtra government resolution on the implementation of Hyderabad Gazette to provide reservation benefits to Marathas under OBC quota.

Sanghatan President Gangadhar Kalkute Patil said: “I have filed a caveat regarding the Hyderabad Gazette on behalf of the Maratha community and have requested that the government resolution in this regard should not be stayed or cancelled without hearing the side of the Maratha community. I will also meet pro Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil and give all concerned documents.”

Kalkute Patil said that their main prayer in the caveat is the court should not grant unilateral stay on a petition challenging the government resolution by OBC organisations.

“The Maratha community's side will have to be heard. Since the caveat has been filed, the court will first hear the side of the Maratha community and then deliver its judgement. This means that reservation cannot be stopped without listening to the stance of the Maratha community,” he added. He further stated that this legal step reduces the risk of staying or scrapping the reservation to Maratha community under OBC quota following the implementation of Hyderabad Gazette. The Maratha community will have the opportunity to take up its issues and further make its legal battle stronger.

“The move to file caveat is to ensure Psychological and legal protection. It creates confidence in Maratha community that there will be no sudden decision against reservation. This maintains stability in the ongoing movement demanding reservation to Maratha community,” he remarked.

The Sanghatan’s move is crucial as the veteran OBC leader and NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal and various OBC organisations have threatened to approach the Supreme Court and High Court against the government resolution saying that it harms the interest of the OBCs.

Minister Bhujbal argued that granting Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas to access OBC benefits is u constitutions and threatenes the reservation share of 374 existing OBC communities. He claimed that caste cannot be changed administratively reiterating that allowing Marathas to claim Kunbi status en masse could reduce OBC quotas especially when affidavits from relatives or villagers are accepted as proof without necessary verification.

- IANS

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Priya S
This reservation issue is becoming so complicated. While I understand Maratha community's demands, we must also consider how this affects existing OBC communities. Bhujbal has a point about proper verification processes.
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Arjun K
As a Maratha youth, I've seen the struggles firsthand. The psychological protection mentioned is real - we need stability in education and employment opportunities. Hope the courts give proper hearing to both sides.
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Sarah B
Watching from outside India, this seems like such a complex social issue. The legal system ensuring both sides are heard before decisions is actually quite impressive. Hope a balanced solution emerges.
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Meera T
The government should have thought about proper implementation before announcing this. Now both communities are fighting while politicians play vote bank politics. Common people suffer in the end. 😔
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Vikram M
Reservation was meant to be temporary but has become permanent. Instead of fighting over limited seats, government should focus on creating more opportunities for all communities. Quality education and jobs for everyone!

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