Reading: I’m a government employee in Odisha. I submitted an SC caste certificate during my job application but was selected under the unreserved category. My grandfather’s caste, Namasudra (a Scheduled Caste), is mentioned in the government’s RoR patta. However, I’m a Bengali settler, my grandfather migrated from Bangladesh. The Indian government issued a migration family card listing his caste as Khtriya (general). Could this cause me problems in the future? I need your advice.

I’m a government employee in Odisha. I submitted an SC caste certificate during my job application but was selected under the unreserved category. My grandfather’s caste, Namasudra (a Scheduled Caste), is mentioned in the government’s RoR patta. However, I’m a Bengali settler, my grandfather migrated from Bangladesh. The Indian government issued a migration family card listing his caste as Khtriya (general). Could this cause me problems in the future? I need your advice.

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Apni Law

2 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Labour & Service › I’m a government employee in Odisha. I submitted an SC caste certificate during my job application but was selected under the unreserved category. My grandfather’s caste, Namasudra (a Scheduled Caste), is mentioned in the government’s RoR patta. However, I’m a Bengali settler, my grandfather migrated from Bangladesh. The Indian government issued a migration family card listing his caste as Khtriya (general). Could this cause me problems in the future? I need your advice.

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I’m a government employee in Odisha. I submitted an SC caste certificate during my job application but was selected under the unreserved category. My grandfather’s caste, Namasudra (a Scheduled Caste), is mentioned in the government’s RoR patta. However, I’m a Bengali settler, my grandfather migrated from Bangladesh. The Indian government issued a migration family card listing his caste as Khtriya (general). Could this cause me problems in the future? I need your advice.

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

The discrepancy in your caste documentation could create complications. As your grandfather’s RoR patta lists him as a Scheduled Caste, you may be eligible for reservation benefits under the Indian Constitution. However, the migration family card with a different caste could be used against you. You should consult a legal professional to understand your specific situation and explore options for rectifying the documentation.