Part XXI - Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions • Article

Article 371J Simplified: Special provisions with respect to State of Karnataka

Article 371J provides special developmental and reservation benefits for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region (now officially called Kalyana-Karnataka, comprising six backward districts: Bidar, Ballari, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, and Yadgir). It empowers the Governor to set up a separate development board, ensure fair distribution of state funds, and implement regional quotas in local government jobs and educational institutions.

Official Text

(1) The President may, by order made with respect to the State of Karnataka, provide for any special responsibility of the Governor for— (a) establishment of a separate development board for Hyderabad-Karnataka region with the provision that a report on the working of the board will be placed each year before the State Legislative Assembly; (b) equitable allocation of funds for developmental expenditure over the said region, subject to the requirements of the State as a whole; and (c) equitable opportunities and facilities for the people belonging to the said region, in matters of public employment, education and vocational training, subject to the requirements of the State as a whole. (2) An order made under sub-clause (c) of clause (1) may provide for— (a) reservation of a proportion of seats in educational and vocational training institutions in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region for students who belong to that region by birth or by domicile; and (b) identification of posts or classes of posts under the State Government and in any body or organisation under the control of the State Government in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region and reservation of a proportion of such posts for persons who belong to that region by birth or by domicile and for appointment thereto by direct recruitment or by promotion or in any other manner as may be specified in the order.

Simple Meaning

Explain Like Ten

Some districts in Karnataka did not have many colleges, good jobs, or funding. This rule lets the Governor set up a special helper board for them and reserve a percentage of college seats and government jobs for local children from those districts.

Student Mode

Inserted by the 98th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2012. It empowers the President to authorize the Governor of Karnataka to set up a separate development board for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region (covering Bidar, Ballari, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, and Yadgir), allocate equitable state funds, and implement local quotas in higher education and state government jobs (direct recruitment and promotions) for candidates domiciled in the region.

Example

A student born in Kalaburagi can get a reserved seat in a Bangalore medical college or apply for a reserved state government job under the Hyderabad-Karnataka quota (Article 371J), ensuring local youth from backward districts have fair opportunities.

Key Takeaway

Empowers Karnataka to provide developmental boards and regional reservations in jobs and education for the Kalyana-Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka) region.

FAQs

Which districts in Karnataka benefit from Article 371J?

The Kalyana-Karnataka (formerly Hyderabad-Karnataka) region consisting of six districts: Gulbarga (Kalaburagi), Yadgir, Raichur, Bidar, Koppal, and Bellary (including Vijayanagara).

Does Article 371J permit promotional reservations in civil services?

Yes. Unlike general reservations, Article 371J(2)(b) specifically permits reservation of a proportion of posts for local candidates in appointments by direct recruitment OR by promotion, to ensure representation at all levels of state administration.

Quiz

Which amendment inserted Article 371J to protect the Hyderabad-Karnataka region in 2012?

Answer: 98th Amendment

Which of the following benefits can be provided under Article 371J?

Answer: Development boards, local job reservation, and university seat quotas