This commission is of the view that the disclosure of requested information about total number of posts (year-wise break up) advertised, till date since May 2015 (From BPS 8 and above), total number of posts advertised, till date on reserved seats for minorities since issuance of quota notification in May 2015 (From BPS 8 and above), the total number of applications received on reserved seats in jobs (BPS 8 and above) and total number of candidates recruited on reserved seats for religious minorities in jobs (BPS 8 and above) in accordance with quota notification since its issuance in May 2015 is a matter of public importance.
The disclosure of requested information pertains to the rights of minorities and it would shed light on, inter alia, how quota reserved for the minorities is being adhered to and being implemented by the public body.