Consider the following statements related to Article 15 ldquo prohibition of discrimination on...........

Indian Polity Fundamental Rights

Consider the following statements related to Article 15 “prohibition of discrimination on grounds only on religion, race, caste sex or place of birth.” Which of them are correct?

1. Under article 15, the use of wells, Ghats roads etc. maintained wholly or partly out of state funds are dedicated to the use of the general public

2. The state is permitted to make special provisions for women and children.

3. The state is permitted to make provisions related to SC/ST/OBC admission to educational institutions only.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1 only

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Explanation:

The second provision of Article 15 says that no citizen shall be subjected to any disability, liability, restriction or condition on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth with regard to
(a) access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public entertainment; or (b) the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, road and places of public resort maintained wholly or partly by State funds or dedicated to the use of general public. This provision prohibits discrimination both by the State and private individuals, while the former provision prohibits discrimination only by the State.There are three exceptions to this general rule of non-discrimination:
(a) The state is permitted to make any special provision for women and children. For example, reservation of seats for women in local bodies or provision of free education for children.
(b) The state is permitted to make any special provision for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.
For example, reservation of seats or fee concessions in public educational institutions.
(c) The state is empowered to make any special provision for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the scheduled castes or the scheduled
tribes regarding their admission to educational institutions including private educational
institutions.