Karnataka caste survey: HC declines to interfere; asks to make participation voluntary

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka high court on Thursday declined to stay the socio-educational survey , popularly known as a caste survey, in the state.

The court, however, asked the authorities to issue a notification that participation is voluntary and not to disclose any data obtained from participants.

The survey - which will record the social, economic, educational, and political representation of every caste and community in Karnataka - is the second such in 10 years. This time, the state is relying heavily on technology to help them complete the enumeration process in 15 days.

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