Supreme Court Certificate From Another State Invalid For Madhya Pradesh Quota', Says Gwalior Bench High Court
Arya approached the additional collector, who allowed her appeal in July 2017 and directed authorities to appoint her. She was subsequently appointed on Aug 29, 2017. However, Kirti Sharma challenged the decision before the Additional Commissioner, who later set aside Arya’s appointment and ordered fresh consideration after hearing all concerned candidates.
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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Gwalior bench of the High Court has held that a person carrying a Scheduled Caste certificate issued in another State cannot claim reservation benefits in Madhya Pradesh after migration, even if the caste is recognised in both States.
The court reiterated that reservation benefits remain linked to a person’s “home State” and do not automatically extend after marriage or relocation.
Justice Anand Singh Bahrawat passed the order while deciding a petition filed by Hemlata Arya, who had challenged an order of the Additional Commissioner, Chambal Division, Morena, directing fresh consideration for appointment to the post of Anganwadi Worker in Sheopur district.
The High Court observed: “The benefit of reservation can be extended only in the home State,” and since the petitioner’s home State was Rajasthan, “the benefit of the Scheduled Castes category cannot be extended to her in the State of Madhya Pradesh.”
According to the order, Arya had applied for the post of Anganwadi Worker in Ward No. 8, Baroda, Sheopur, under the Scheduled Caste category. She claimed that despite being more meritorious, authorities initially appointed another candidate, Famida Bano, and later appointed respondent Kirti Sharma.
Arya approached the Additional Collector, who allowed her appeal in July 2017 and directed authorities to appoint her. She was subsequently appointed on Aug 29, 2017.
However, Kirti Sharma challenged the decision before the Additional Commissioner, who later set aside Arya’s appointment and ordered fresh consideration after hearing all concerned candidates. Arya then moved the High Court challenging the remand order.
Advocate Bhanu Shah, appearing for the State Government, said the High Court had clarified that candidates holding Scheduled Caste certificates issued in another State cannot claim reservation benefits in Madhya Pradesh after migration.
Published on: Friday, May 08, 2026, 06:30 AM ISTRECENT STORIES
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