Telangana to scrap zones, keep jobs local
As a follow up, the legal department is busy exploring legal options for the purpose
By : L. Venkat Ram Reddy
Update: 2015-05-26 06:11 GMT
Hyderabad: The Telangana government is making steady progress in its effort to scrap the zonal system in recruitment exams. Undivided AP had six zones, four in Seemandhra and two — Zones V and VI — in TS. These zones were created following the Presidential Order of 1973, as per Article 371(D) of the Constitution, to provide equitable job opportunities for Andhra, Rayalaseema and Telangana districts. In the zonal system, while filling district-level posts, 20 per cent of total posts should be offered under open merit quota.
For zonal-cadre posts, 30 per cent posts and in the multi-zonal cadre 40 per cent posts should be offered for which any eligible candidate from anywhere in the state can apply. The Telangana government feels that if the zonal system is continued, it will provide scope for Seemandhra students in TS to secure majority of open quota jobs which may lead to resentment among Telangana locals.
Under the new plan, the government wants to take the state as a single zone and ensure jobs for only TS locals to the maximum extent without inviting legal trouble.
Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao had indicated his plans of scrapping the zonal system while addressing the huge gathering at Parade Grounds last month during the TRS plenary meeting.
As a follow up, the legal department is busy exploring legal options for the purpose. The department has been assigned the task of suggesting measures to the government on the precautions it has to take while issuing recruitment notifications after scrapping the zonal system.