SIX - POINT FORMULA(2)

SIX - POINT FORMULA
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Statement issued by the leaders of Andhra Pradesh on 21st September, 1973.

We have had several discussions with Central leaders as well as amongst
ourselves on the problems facing the people of Andhra Pradesh. We are
satisfied that the present misgivings about the future of the State can be
completely removed on actin being taken in accordance with the following
principles :—
(1) Accelerated development of the backward areas of the State and
planned development of the State capital with specific resources
earmarked for these purposes and appropriate association of
representations of such backward areas in the State legislature
along with other experts in the formulation and monitoring of
development schemes for such areas should form the essential
part of the developmental strategy of the State. Constitution at
the State level of a Planning Board as well-as Sub-Committees
for different backward areas should be the appropriate instrument
for achieving this objective.
(2) Institution of uniform, arrangements throughout the State enabling
adequate preference being given to local candidates in the matter
of admission to educational institutions and establishment of a
new Central University at Hyderabad to argument the exiting
educational facilities should be the basis of the educational policy
of the State.
(3) Subject to the requirements of the State as a whole, local
candidates should be given preference to specified extent in the
matter of direct recruitment to (i) non-gazetted posts (other than
in the Secretariat. Offices of Heads of Department, other State
level offices and institutions and the Hyderabad City Police) (ii)
corresponding posts under the local bodies and (iii) the posts
of Tahsildars, Junior Engineers and Civil Assistant Surgeons.
In order to improve their promotion prospects, service cadres
should be organised to the extent possible on appropriate local
basis up to specified gazetted level, first or second, as may be
administratively convenient.
(4) A high power administrative tribunal should be constituted to
deal with the grievances of services regarding appointments,
seniority, promotion and other allied matters. The decisions of the
Tribunal should ordinarily be binding on the State Government.
The constitution of such a tribunal would justify limits on recourse
to judiciary in such matters.
(5) In order that implementation of measures based on the above
principles does not give rise to litigation and consequent
uncertainity, the Constitution should be suitably amended to the
extent necessary conferring on the President enabling powers in
this behalf.
(6) The above approach would render the continuance of Mulki Rules
and Regional Committee unnecessary.
2. We are convinced that the accelerated development of the
backward areas and planned development of the State capital are the major
factors which will help in successfully implementing the above principles,
We would, therefore, urge upon the Central Government to take a generous
view in the matter of financial assistance to the State for the development
of these areas.

CLARIFICATIONS ON SIX-PINT FORMULA
Statement issued by Andhra Pradesh Leaders on 22nd October, 1973.

We discussed amongst ourselves and the Central leaders the various
aspects and implications of the six-point formula which has received
overwhelming support from all shades of public opinion in Andhra Pradesh
and else where in the country. The formula was intended to indicate the
basic approach to promote the accelerated development of backward
areas, a balanced development of the State as a whole and to provide
equitable opportunities to different areas of State in the matter of education,
employment and career prospects in public services, with a view achieve
a fuller emotional integration of the people of Andhra Pradesh. It will be
for the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Government of India to
formulate specific, comprehensive and practicable schemes in the light of
the approach set out in the six-point formula. We, however, appreciate that
it would be advantageous to elaborate the more basic aspects of the formula
to promote a better understanding of its approach.
2. The formula lays stress on accelerated development of backward
areas. We discussed the question whether it would be possible to specify
straightaway what the backward areas in the State are Backward areas will
require to be identified in the light of objective factors and in consultation
with Planning Commission. This task will have to be left to the popular
Government to be completed with atmost expedition.
3. Schemes for development of all such areas, will have to be drawn
up and resources required for implementing such schemes should be
earmarked, not only out of the general resources of the State Plan but also
out of the special assistance from the Centre. In the process of preparing
suitable schemes as well as earmarking resources, the State Planning Board
should necessarily have an important role. The role of the State Board
in overall co-ordination between the general Plan Scheme and special
programmes for accelerated development of backward areas will also have
to be emphasised. It will, therefore, have to be an effective organisation
consisting of the Chief Minister, some of his colleagues, expert people’s
representatives and others.
4. The Committees for the different backward areas should be agencies
to assist the Planning Board in the formulation of development schemes
for such areas, particularly in regard to matters where knowledge of local
conditions is of importance and subsequent monitoring of the implementation
of such schemes. These Committees should hence have a substantial number
of the representatives of the people familiar with local conditions and
problems. The composition of these Committees should, however, be such
as to make them business like, compact and knowledgeable,. In order that
these Committees enjoy the full support and backing of Government it may
be considered if the Chief Minister himself could be their Chairman.
5. Programme in the State Plan to develop the infrastructure of the State
will benefit the capital city. Other schemes intended specifically for urban
development, housing, water supply, expansion of educational and medical
facilities etc., also from part of the State Plan. The formula contemplates
that special assistance from the Centre to supplement these programmes
would also be available. As the formula emphasised the importance of the
planned development of the capital city, Government may also consider the
constitution of a suitable Capital Development Authority.
6. Taking into account the broad scope and functions of the Planning
Board and its role in co-ordination, it may be advantageous to designate it as
Andhra Pradesh Planning and Development Board and its Sub-Committees
as Planning and Development Committees for the respective areas. Other
details regarding composition for functions, procedures and role of the
Committees will have to be left to the Government.
7. In regard to the services the basic approach of the formula is that
the people of different areas should have equitable employment and career
prospects. The concepts of local candidates and local areas are interrelated
because local candidates will be identified with reference to a local area.
In specifying any local areas it should not be necessary to go below the
level of a district. For recruitment to Class IV posts and posts of L.D.C.
and equivalent in district officer, the district will then be the local area.
For other categories of posts it would be desirable to group contiguous
districts into divisions. We, however, visualise that the State as a whole
may consist of five or six divisions, the twin cities including the cantonment
being constituted into a separate division.
8. A local candidate can be a person residing in the concerned local
area or who has studied in an institution situated in that area leading
to the educational qualifications prescribed for the post or a pass in the
Matriculation / equivalent examination whichever is lower. In cases where
no educational qualifications are at all required, residence can be the only
test. In other cases, it may be advantageous to adopt the criterion of study
in a local institution. Where necessary either of the criteria could also be
adopted ensuring however that a candidate is not regarded as belonging
to more than one local area. To obviate hardship, suitable exemptions will
require to be formulated. The minimum period of residence of study in a
local institution should be reasonable, neither being illusory nor excessive.
In the course or our deliberations we found that it should not be difficult to
specify such a reasonable, minimum after explaining to the people of the
State the different aspects of the problem.
9. The extent of preference for local candidates should in no case be
100%. In case of Class IV posts it can be 80 %. For all other non-gazetted
posts the extent of preference should be 70 % and for gazetted posts it
should be 60%. It will, however, have to be borne in mind that substantial
employment potential may develop in different local areas on account of
major development projects. These will have to be equitably shared between
different areas in the State and special arrangements for this purpose may
be necessary. Suitable remedial measures will have to be devised in cases
where the institution of revised administrative arrangements affect the
employment of the candidates from the twin cities.
10. In regard to the agency for recruitment, posts entrusted to the State
Public Service Commission may continue with the Commission. It will no
doubt require separate consideration whether any special measures are
called for in regard to the scope, strength, status and efficient functioning of
the Commission to enable the Commission to discharge its responsibilities.
Where any category of posts is excluded from the purview of the Commission
it may be advantageous initially to constitute district / divisional committees
to make recruitment for such posts.
11. We are satisfied that the six-point formula provide all the necessary
policy directives for comprehensive detailed schemes to be drawn up and
implemented in due course. The association of the Central Government in
the implementation of the six-point formula will make available to the State
Government the necessary expertise and national guidance. As soon as a
popular Government is restored in Andhra Pradesh the stage would be set
for the State and the Centre to take upon themselves without any delay the
implementation of the formula.

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