The Calcutta High Court has cancelled a number of Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates that were issued under the revised eligibility rules introduced by the Trinamool Congress government. In a recent order, the court held that the certificates had been granted without fully observing the statutory criteria, thereby rendering them invalid.
The ruling follows scrutiny of the amended guidelines, which had broadened the definition of OBC status and allowed a larger group of applicants to obtain certificates. The court noted that the issuance process lacked the necessary documentation and verification steps required under the original framework.
Affected individuals now face the need to re‑apply and provide additional proof of eligibility. The decision is expected to prompt a reassessment of the certification procedures by the state authorities, with a view to ensuring compliance with legal norms and preventing future discrepancies.
