Dhiraj Jagu Humbe v. the State of Maharashtra Thr. Secretary, Rural Dev. and Water Conservation Dept. and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Couple Transfer Policy; transfer postings exceeding 30 kms; Zilla Parishad (Z.P.) transfers; interim protection — employees not to be relieved till next date; liberty to work at pre-transfer postings; Z.P. to consider representations; reliance placed on Dipak Rajaram Dhumal & Ors. vs. State of Maharashtra, Writ Petition (St.) No. 29518 of 2025 (Principal Seat, 02.09.2025); Kolhapur Circuit Bench; Karnik & Deshmukh JJ.; next listing 24.09.2025.
What did the court decide?
Interim relief only: Petitioners not to be relieved till the next date and permitted to work at their place of postings prior to the transfer Order; Respondent-Z.P. free meanwhile to consider the Petitioners' representations; matter listed for 24th September 2025. No final adjudication on merits at this stage. ¶29