As regards the contentions against Rs 8 lakhs income limit for EWS, ASG says that the concerned Ministry, the Ministry of Justice and the DoPT have to file an affidavit.

"But on the basis of limited instructions, I can say that it is a matter of policy. And it is based on national living cost. In 2015 it was 6.5 lakhs for creamy layer, in 2017 it was increased to 8 lakhs for creamy layer. Anyway, I can file a detailed counter on this", ASG(for union) says.

"Mr.Nataraj, we have to probe you on this. What was the exercise held before this?", Justice Chandrahcud asks.

"I am not able to give a ready answer. I need to get instructions from the concerned Ministry", ASG.