Re-verification of certificates demanded

Jammu, September 27

Demanding the re-verification of all Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates issued after 1991 in J&K, Gujjars here today expressed serious concern over the fake ST and caste certificates allegedly presented by candidates to get government jobs.

Tribal leaders said the government should constitute an authority or issue directions to all departments to re-verify all tribal certificates of employees recruited in government jobs after 1991. They also sought action against fake certificate rackets active in J&K. The community members were speaking at a programme organised by the Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation here today. They demanded direction for the Tribal Department to constitute a scrutiny committee on the issue to check the alleged wrong-doings. The meeting was presided over by noted tribal researcher Javaid Rahi.

Rahi drew attention towards the Supreme Court’s and Tribal Commission orders wherein it has been stated that if anyone was found guilty of using a forged caste or reservation certificate for getting education and employment, the person would lose degree and job, besides face action under relevant laws. — TNS