Respected Advocates,
I belong to 'Kamar' community (mentioned in our ancestral land records/deed) in West Bengal, which as per a 1997 circular by Cultural Research Institute, CRI (WB govt's institute for SC,ST, OBC research) is same as 'Karmakar' community.
But only 'Karmakar' community is listed in central and state OBC list, not my 'Kamar' community.
However, Local district administration officers say they issue caste certificate for both 'Karmakar' and 'Kamar' community by mentioning 'Karmakar' in the certificate following the circular of 1997. It seems this method is regularly done for many other sub-castes in many states as well.
Should I proceed with the OBC? I am planning to write all-India exams where Central list is considered.If district people issue certificate with 'Karmakar' caste, can the appointing authority at Central govt institution object and reject the same?
I am also eligible for EWS if the circular order is not accepted by central institution. Which one should I proceed with?
Please help.
Regards