Reservation sirf education aur entry-level jobs tak limited nahi raha; promotion me reservation ka question bhi strong debate ka subject hai. Supporters bolte hain ki agar sirf entry pe reservation ho aur upar ke level pe sab lock ho, to real representation achieve nahi hoti. Opponents merit aur efficiency ka argument laate hain.
Constitutional courts ne yahan nuanced approach li hai. Generally, State ko allow kiya hai ki wo promotion me reservation de sakta hai, lekin blind blanket rule nahi. Data dikhana hoga:
- Backwardness abhi bhi substantially exist karti hai,
- Representation higher posts pe inadequate hai,
- Administration efficiency compromise nahi ho raha.
Har State, har service ke liye same formula apply nahi hota. Litigation kaafi technical ho jata hai – rosters, cadre structure, seniority impact sab discuss hota hai.
Net result: promotion reservation ek sensitive area hai jahan policy, politics, aur constitutional principles teenon collide karte hain.
