OBC sub-categorisation was constituted on October 2, 2017, by Article 340.
It is to examine the sub-categorization of OBC with the following terms:
To examine the extent of inequitable distribution of benefits of reservation among the castes or communities included in the broad category of Other Backward Classes with reference to such classes included in the Central List
To work out the mechanism, criteria, norms, and parameters in a scientific approach for sub-categorisation within such Other Backward Classes; and
To take up the exercise of identifying the respective castes or communities or sub-castes or synonyms in the Central List of Other Backward Classes and classifying them into their respective sub-categories
A four-member committee was formed. It was headed by G.Rohini, Retired Chief Justice of Delhi Court.
This commission will look into the issues of communities that were getting enough opportunities, representation, etc of the reservation.