Dr B Thomas (Special correspondent)
The State government has constituted a Commission headed by Justice Bhaktavatsala to conduct a study on suitable political representation for Backward Classes.
Retired IAS officer CR Chikmath has been appointed as the member of the Commission.
The Commission has been constituted following a Supreme Court instruction in a case related to ensuring suitable representation for backward classes in Panchayat Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies.
The issue was discussed at the all party meetings held on March 23 and 31 and it was decided to hold the elections to these democratic institutions only after making provision for reservation for these communities.
The Commission would make suitable recommendations after studying the political backwardness of backward classes in these democratic institutions.
