In a writ petition seeking transfer for administrative convenience, the Court held that transfer decisions are a matter of administrative discretion and not a punishment. Absent extreme hardship, the Court refrained from interfering and dismissed the petition.
None granted; the petition for transfer was dismissed.
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Sr. No.125
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CWP No.26623-2021 Date of decision: 23.12.2021
Harpal Singh …Petitioner
Vs.
State of Haryana and others …Respondents
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA
Present : Mr.Narender Singh Kamboj, Advocate,
for the petitioner
Mr. Saurabh Mohunta, DAG, Haryana.
ARUN MONGA, J. (ORAL)
Petitioner herein, inter alia, seeks issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari to quash impugned speakingorder dated 22.11.2021 (Annexure P-13) whereby his request for transfer from Sirsa to Yamunanagar has been declined. Though the petitioner has been told that he can participate under online transfer drive, as per policy.
(ARUN MONGA) December 23, 2021 JUDGE vandana Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No
MAHAVIR SINGH 2021.12.25 06:50 I attest to the accuracy of this order
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the court should interfere in the administrative decision declining transfer of an official from Sirsa to Yamunanagar absent extreme hardship.
Harpal Singh
State of Haryana and others
ARUN MONGA
As recorded by the court registry
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