Dr. Srinivasa Gowda N v. Home Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC (Bengaluru), WP No. 15235 of 2024 (S-TR), Justice H.T. Narendra Prasad, oral order dated 23.06.2025 — disposed. SSB Second-in-Command (Medical) sought transfer from Gorakhpur (U.P.) to Bangalore on wife's employment; rejection order dated 21.03.2024 (No. 14/SSB/PERSI/2010(32)/3410-13, Annexure-A) left intact. Points: DoPT OM 30.09.2009 clause 4(vii) (spouse posting, central/state spouses); policy guidelines 29.12.2012 Annexure-R13 clause A(g)(iv) — 5-year service obligation after PG study leave, completing 11.10.2026; fresh representation directed considering minor children (10th and 8th Std); follows earlier order of 30.01.2024 in W.P.No.1696/2024. Keywords: transfer on spouse grounds; study leave bond; CAPF/SSB medical officer; Articles 226 and 227.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to submit a fresh representation enclosing necessary documents to the competent authority, with a direction to consider it in accordance with law keeping in view the petitioner's minor children (studying in 10th and 8th Std) and the completion of his 5-year service period on 11.10.2026.