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Setback to Soren govt as HC stays 75% quota for locals in pvt companies

The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

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December 13, 2024

IN a major setback to Hemant Soren government, the Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday put a stay on the implementation of the 75% reservation for locals in private companies in the state.

- MUKESH RANJAN @ Ranchi

A division bench of Chief Justice M S Ramachandra Rao and Justice Deepak Roshan, delivered the verdict, asking the state government to provide a response in the matter.

The petition was filed by president of Jharkhand Small Industries Association, Ajay Pacheriwala, challenging the 'Jharkhand State Employment of the Local Candidate in the Private Sector Act-2021' related to giving 75% reservation to local residents in private companies and has demanded its repeal.

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