Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Oct. 21 -- : The Karnataka State Cabinet on Wednesday decided to amend reservation rules in the Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules by reserving 10 per cent of government appointments in Kerala for economically weaker sections in the general category who are not eligible for any reservation.

This decision will take effect from the date of issue of the notification.

Earlier, the government had decided to introduce a 10 per cent reservation in employment, and admission in educational institutions for the economically weaker sections in the general category in the wake of the 103rd Amendment to the Constitution and notifications issued by the Central Government.

A panel headed by Retired Judge KS Sasidh...