Orientation on OBC certs held for issuing officers

Gyalshing, 04 July [IPR]: An orientation programme on the issuance of Other Backward Class certificates was held today at the DAC conference hall here at Rabdentse for Sub Divisional Magistrates, Gram Vikash Adhikaris and other officials of West District.
Resource Person, Additional Secretary, State Commission for Backward Classes, TB Chettri, explained the changes in the procedure and of how these certificates will now be valid for five years against their earlier validity of 3 years.
Bina Kanti Pradhan, OSD, State OBC Commission, in turn explained the new criteria for identifying Creamy Layer.
DC West, Tshewang Gyatccho, underlined that the issuing authorities strictly follow the existing rules, laws and notification while issuing such certificates. Yousa Lachenpa, Legal Officer, SJEWD, highlighted the legal procedure regarding the issuing of OBC certificates.
The welcome address was placed earlier by ADC West, Bhim Thatal.