What impact did the Constitution (Eighty-fifth Amendment) Act, 2001, have on the article?
The Constitution (Eighty-fifth Amendment) Act, 2001, substituted certain words in clause (4A). This amendment made a significant impact on the article by allowing reservations for promotion, with consequential seniority, in favor of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. The amendment also helped to ensure that these groups are adequately represented in the services under the State, as mentioned in clause (4A).