Archive · 14 Aug 2025
MP High Court Questions OBC Relaxation Denial in MPPTCL Recruitment
The High Court in Madhya Pradesh wants to know why OBC candidates weren't given a 10% break in the MPPTCL job tests.
The court has told MPPTCL to explain why in writing.
A job ad was posted, but while some groups got help, OBC candidates didn't.
A lawyer is fighting against this rule, claiming that OBC candidates should have received a relaxation, too.
Madhya Pradesh High Court questioned the denial of a 10% relaxation to OBC candidates in MPPTCL recruitments.
The High Court directed MPPTCL to file an affidavit explaining the decision.
An advertisement was issued on June 24, 2025, for various posts.
The advertisement offered relaxation to SC, ST, and EWS, but not OBC candidates.
The case was filed against the advertisement, challenging the lack of OBC relaxation.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh High Court, MPPTCL, OBC candidates.
- What
- The Madhya Pradesh High Court is seeking clarification on the denial of a 10% relaxation to OBC candidates in MPPTCL recruitments.
- When
- The advertisement was issued on June 24, 2025. The court hearing occurred on Thursday.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur.
- Why
- To understand why OBC candidates were not given the same relaxation as other categories in MPPTCL job recruitments.
High Court's Concerns
MPPTCL's Position
OBC Relaxation
High Court's Concerns
The High Court seeks to understand why OBC candidates were denied a 10% relaxation.
MPPTCL's Position
MPPTCL's view (not stated): The company has yet to explain the rationale behind not offering the relaxation.
- Court
- Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur
- Issue
- Denial of OBC relaxation in MPPTCL recruitments
- MPPTCL Action
- Directed to file an affidavit
- Advertisement Date
- June 24, 2025
- Relief Given
- SC, ST, and EWS received 10% relaxation
- Legal Challenge
- Challenged for not giving OBC category relaxation
Sources
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