V Kaviyarasan v. Directorate General of Health Services
Case brief
What is this about?
A Drug Inspector appealed against his transfer to Jammu from Chennai, citing his role as sole caregiver to an aged mother with Alzheimer's. The tribunal directed the respondent to consider his request for a nearby posting in the next transfer cycle with due preference, withholding immediate transfer quashing.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondents to consider applicant's request for Chennai posting in the next transfer cycle with due preference and sympathetic consideration.