New Delhi (PTI): The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) on Friday welcomed the Karnataka High Court's ruling upholding its constitutional authority, saying justice has been delivered to displaced OBC farmers and their families.

The commission lauded the Centre's 2018 decision to grant it constitutional status for enabling it to effectively defend the rights of backward classes in court.

The case related to a 2016 agreement between the Maharashtra and Karnataka governments over land acquired for Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) projects.

At a 2023 review meeting and public hearing, the NCBC had directed officials to ensure compensation, rehabilitation and settlement of grievances of displaced farmers, labourers and villagers.

The KPCL and the Karnataka government

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