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Karnataka HC Lets Caste Survey Proceed Under Strict Voluntary, Confidentiality Rules

Officials are racing to finish the 15-day drive by October 7 after a slow, glitch‑hit start.

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A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi made it clear that while the survey may proceed, the data gathered must remain strictly confidential and protected from disclosure. | Image: Shutterstock
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Overview

  • A division bench declined to stay the socio‑economic and educational survey, ordering a public notice that participation is voluntary and that enumerators cannot pressure people to respond.
  • The court mandated that all data remain strictly confidential with the Backward Classes Commission and directed an affidavit detailing protection measures within one working day.
  • The bench said survey information should not be accessible to any person, including the state government, beyond the Commission’s custody.
  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pressed for faster progress after initial technical issues, noting 2,76,016 households covered so far and instructing a 10% daily completion pace with Bengaluru work under way.
  • The cabinet authorised disciplinary action for absentee enumerators as the state targets September 22–October 7 coverage by about 1.75 lakh surveyors across roughly 2 crore households, with legal challenges to be heard again in December.