- The advanced sections among the OBCs (the creamy layer) should be excluded.
- No reservation in promotions; reservation should be confined to initial appointments only.
- The total reserved quota should not exceed 50% except in some extraordinary situations.
- The ‘carry forward rule’ in case of unfilled (backlog) vacancies is valid, but should not violate 50% rule.
- A permanent statutory body should be established to examine complaints of over-inclusion and under-inclusion in the list of OBCs.
- No relaxations in qualifying marks and standards of evaluation in matters of reservation in promotions due to the requirement of maintenance of efficiency in administration under Article 335.