The state’s backward classes commission headed by Justice Thiru V. Bharathidasan has sought six months to submit a report regarding the contentious 10.5% reservation for the Vanniyar community within the quota for most backward classes.
Now, based on the commission’s request, the time to submit a report has been extended.
This 10.5% internal reservation in Tamil Nadu was introduced by the AIADMK on 26 February 2021.
The 10.5% internal quota was applicable in public education and employment.
In November 2021, the Madras HC held the quota for Vanniyars as unconstitutional and later, Supreme Court also upheld the same.