The Rajasthan state government has officially announced the lifting of the ban on the transfer and posting of government employees and officers. This decision comes as a significant relief for thousands of employees who had been waiting for the transfer window to open for a long time. According to the official notification issued by the Administrative Reforms and Coordination Department, the transfer window will remain open for a period of 16 days, starting from June 19 and concluding on July 5. During this specific timeframe, various departments across the state are authorized to process transfer requests and issue posting orders.
Timeline and Scope of the Order
The order specifies that the permission for transfers will be valid until July 5. This 16 day window allows all government departments to prepare their respective transfer proposals and complete the necessary approval processes at their own levels. The scope of this order is extensive, as it applies not only to all state government departments but also to various corporations, boards, and autonomous institutions functioning under the Rajasthan government. This move is expected to accelerate administrative and political processes related to personnel management that were previously on hold due to the ban. With the issuance of this order, the speculations regarding transfers have also come to an end.
Exclusions: Third Grade Teachers and Medical Department
Despite the general lifting of the ban, certain categories of employees will still have to wait. The state government has decided to keep the ban in place for third-grade teachers belonging to the Education Department's tertiary grade pay scale. This means that the long wait for transfers for these teachers continues. Also, the personnel of the Medical and Health Department have also been excluded from this current transfer window. The government cited the upcoming monsoon season as the reason for maintaining the ban on medical staff, stating that their services are critical during this period. The restriction for the medical department will remain in effect until further orders are issued.
Priority Categories for Transfers
The government has outlined specific criteria to prioritize certain employees during this transfer process. According to the official guidelines, priority will be given to single women, widows, and abandoned women. On top of that, employees suffering from serious and life-threatening diseases will be given preference. These conditions include cancer, brain-related ailments, heart diseases, lung diseases, and kidney-related issues, provided they're certified by a medical board or a competent authority. Other priority groups include specially-abled (Divyang) employees, those who have completed a long duration of service in a particular location, and cases where both husband and wife are employed in government service. By focusing on these categories, the government aims to address humanitarian and administrative needs simultaneously.