NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday revised its earlier order on the annual income limit for Delhi school admission under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category. A division bench of Chi
During the proceedings, a division bench led by acting Chief Justice Manmohan increased the existing threshold from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh.
The court was hearing a petition filed by the Delhi government’s Directorate of Education (DOE) challenging a December 14 ruling issued by a bench presided over by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav.
Justice Kaurav’s ruling points to increasing the current income threshold for EWS reservation in the city to Rs 5 lakh until the Delhi government revises the threshold. The court urged the government to raise the threshold to a level that corresponds to the living standards of the intended beneficiaries.
The judge argued that the current threshold does not accurately reflect the economic challenges faced by families today. Delhi’s requirement was the lowest compared to the Rs 8 lakh annual threshold adopted by most states.
According to the Delhi School Education (Free seats for Students Belonging to Economically Weaker Sections and Disadvantaged Group) Order, 2011, children whose parents earn less than Rs 1 lakh per year and have lived in the Capital for the past three years are eligible for admission under the EWS quota.
During Tuesday’s proceedings, the DOE, represented by standing counsel Santosh Kumar Tripathi, expressed concern that the abrupt increase in the threshold would have a negative impact on labour candidates earning Rs 1 lakh. Furthermore, it may undermine the fundamental right to free and compulsory education guaranteed by Article 21A of the Constitution.
According to media reports, Tripathi further argued that the current admission system in the EWS category, based on parents’ self-declaration of income, was adequate and did not necessitate any alteration. He also contended that the government was unable to comply with the single judge’s directives as the admission process had already commenced in November.
Furthermore, the court stated that the ruling would be in effect until changes were made to the 2011 reservation scheme. The Delhi School Education (Free Seats for Students Belonging to Economically Weaker Sections and Disadvantaged Group) Order, 2011, requires schools in Delhi to reserve at least 25% of Class 1 seats for students from the EWS category. This order also requires these students to receive free and compulsory elementary education in accordance with the Right to Education Act.
During the proceedings, a division bench led by acting Chief Justice Manmohan increased the existing threshold from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh.
The court was hearing a petition filed by the Delhi government’s Directorate of Education (DOE) challenging a December 14 ruling issued by a bench presided over by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav.
Justice Kaurav’s ruling points to increasing the current income threshold for EWS reservation in the city to Rs 5 lakh until the Delhi government revises the threshold. The court urged the government to raise the threshold to a level that corresponds to the living standards of the intended beneficiaries.
The judge argued that the current threshold does not accurately reflect the economic challenges faced by families today. Delhi’s requirement was the lowest compared to the Rs 8 lakh annual threshold adopted by most states.
According to the Delhi School Education (Free seats for Students Belonging to Economically Weaker Sections and Disadvantaged Group) Order, 2011, children whose parents earn less than Rs 1 lakh per year and have lived in the Capital for the past three years are eligible for admission under the EWS quota.
During Tuesday’s proceedings, the DOE, represented by standing counsel Santosh Kumar Tripathi, expressed concern that the abrupt increase in the threshold would have a negative impact on labour candidates earning Rs 1 lakh. Furthermore, it may undermine the fundamental right to free and compulsory education guaranteed by Article 21A of the Constitution.
According to media reports, Tripathi further argued that the current admission system in the EWS category, based on parents’ self-declaration of income, was adequate and did not necessitate any alteration. He also contended that the government was unable to comply with the single judge’s directives as the admission process had already commenced in November.
Furthermore, the court stated that the ruling would be in effect until changes were made to the 2011 reservation scheme. The Delhi School Education (Free Seats for Students Belonging to Economically Weaker Sections and Disadvantaged Group) Order, 2011, requires schools in Delhi to reserve at least 25% of Class 1 seats for students from the EWS category. This order also requires these students to receive free and compulsory elementary education in accordance with the Right to Education Act.
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