Who are Chakkiliyan?

In the Madura Manual, 1868, the Chakkiliyans are summed up as “dressers of leather, and makers of slippers, harness, and other leather articles. They are men of drunken and filthy habits, and their morals are very bad.

What is Maruthuvar caste?

Maruthuvar and Pandithar are known as Priest Caste, of which they are a part of the solemnization of weddings, naming at birth and deaths.

Which caste is SC ST?

The Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are officially designated groups of people and among the most disadvantaged socio-economic groups in India. The terms are recognized in the Constitution of India and the groups are designated in one or other of the categories.

Who are the Arunthathiyar people?

Arunthathiyar is a community of people living in Western Tamilnadu . They are originally Kannada speaking people who have migrated some 200 years back from Karnataka to Tamilnadu in search of jobs. Now they slowly moved out that Kannada background and projected themselves as Tamils and even able to get 3\% reservation in jobs.

How do you address Arunthathiyars in Tamil Nadu?

Arunthathiyars are addressed in Tamil Nadu in various names like Thottis, Sakkilian, Madigan, Adi Andra, and Adi Karnataka. Among these Sakkiliyan is the most popular term used to address these people. Hence those who are associated with menial jobs are addressed as Sakkiliyan.

Who are arundathiyars in Tamil?

Tamil language arundathiyars are basically an ancient living society, this is the ancient community which ruled the Tamil Nadu in different ages, after the defeat of this kingdom .

What is the Supreme Court case on Arunthathiyars?

Supreme Court upholds reservation for Arunthathiyars in Tamil Nadu, and the State governments’ legislative authority to provide reservations within the Scheduled Caste category