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Kerala Minister Stands Firm on Aided‑School Disability Quota Policy, Orders Vacancy Review

The dispute centers on whether the Supreme Court’s NSS ruling extends to other aided schools, with the state preparing to examine unreported posts reserved for differently abled candidates.

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Overview

  • On October 2, V. Sivankutty denounced protests by some aided‑school managements as political, affirmed support for appointments to the disability quota, and said the government will act strictly within the Kerala Education Act and Rules.
  • He maintains, citing legal advice from the Advocate General and the Law Secretary, that the Supreme Court’s verdict in the NSS case applies only to NSS schools, a stance challenged by Christian managements who argue the ruling covers similarly placed institutions.
  • His office alleges many managements fail to report vacancies reserved for differently abled persons, and the General Education Department will review unreported positions and consider action against those withholding information.
  • Aided teachers’ representatives say they will seek contempt proceedings in the Kerala High Court over the minister’s statements, pointing to a March High Court clarification interpreting the apex court order for similarly placed teachers.
  • Official data cited by teacher representatives show 1,12,650 aided‑school appointments from 2016 to 2025, with only 36,318 permanent, underscoring widespread temporary hiring as the dispute unfolds.