Forum seeks LG’s intervention to modify norms for appointing Tamil medium candidates in govt service

Lt. Governor K. Kailashnathan, addressing the 6th session of the 15th Assembly held in Puducherry. (File image)
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Social Justice Forum, a Left-oriented organisation, has sought the intervention of Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan in modifying the recruitment guidelines for providing 20 per cent preference for Tamil medium students in government service as done by Tamil Nadu recently.

In a memorandum to the Lt Governor, former Minister and founder president of the forum R. Viswanathan said the Tamil Nadu had recently modified the guidelines for 20 per cent preferential appointment in government service. The reservation was made applicable to candidates who did not attend Class 1 but pursued education under the Right to Education (RTE) Act with Tamil as medium of instruction, he said.

“We request Puducherry government to issue guideline as was done in Tamil Nadu for inclusion in all recruitment rules. The new guideline will help those who have studied in UT and other States with Tamil as medium get 20 per cent preferential appointment in government service,” he said.