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The Supreme Court's observations on excluding the creamy layer from reservation and quota for ST and SCs are pertinent and significant. Initially meant for a limited period, reservation and quotas have been perpetuated by politicians to further their own self-interest.

If the ultimate aim is that reservations and quotas should ultimately be phased out, it is only proper that once people raise themselves to the "creamy layer" level, they should not be considered eligible for further concessions. The Supreme Court has observed that reservations should be a consideration for promotions too. This recommendation seems flawed. While getting into an institution on the basis of reservation and quotas, either for jobs or education, can be permitted, promotions should only be given on considerations of merit and performance.

Another observation by the court on capping the upper limit for reservations and quotas at 50 per cent is a positive idea. The policy of some States having reservations in excess of this limit should be changed.

K. Venkataraman

Mumbai

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