The Union Cabinet approved the Bill that proposes to provide a quota for SC/ST promotions in government job promotions. This Bill is in contradiction with Supreme Court’s judgment that disallowed UP’s government under Mayawati to provide such a reservation in promotions to SC/ST communities, calling it unconstitutional.

Source:www.financialexpress.com, September 4, 2012. “SC/ST quota for promotions in govt jobs cleared by Cabinet”