RESERVATION FOR BACKWARD CLASSES IN TAMILNADU – PRESENT SCENARIO

Abstract

Tamil Nadu is a state in Southern India. It is a tenth largest state in India by area and sixth largest state in population. In Sangam age, there was caste institution. The society was based on occupations related to their residing lands. In course of time due to the invasions and migration social structure transformed in Tamil Nadu. The present caste system came into practice.