INDER MOHAN SINGH DHANKA Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) IN the instant writ petition and 12 other cognate writ petitions, particulars of which are mentioned in the annexed schedule, which may be treated as part of this order, common question of law and facts are involved, therefore, all these petitions are heard together and are disposed of by this common order.

(2.) FOR disposal of this petition and cognate petitions, it is worthwhile to take cognizance of the facts narrated in this petition.

(3.) THE petitioners have further placed on record order/circular dated 13th of July 2010 issued by the Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, New Delhi, containing certain onerous conditions for issuance of caste certificates. The said letter/circular was issued by the Government of India with the sole object that there may not be abuse in issuance of social status certificate to an individual i.e. whether he belongs to scheduled caste or scheduled tribe. In the circular/letter, it is mentioned that under the State of Rajasthan tribal groups of Dhanka, Tadvi, Tetaria and Valvi, having origin from Abu Road Taluka of District Sirohi are entitled for issuance of ST Certificate. Clause 3 & 7 of the order are reproduced as under: