Centre requests 2-year extension to define creamy layer norms for PSU and private sector wards

The Indian government has sought a two-year extension from the Supreme Court to formulate creamy layer criteria applicable to children of public sector and private sector employees. The Centre acknowledged the serious challenges involved in implementing the court's earlier directions on the matter. In its application, the government stated its commitment to developing a policy that fairly addresses the Supreme Court's observations. The administration emphasized that any resulting policy must ensure the direct and indirect impacts remain fair and just for all stakeholders involved.