Summary
- The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the State cannot transfer officials without simultaneously providing them with a posting, highlighting the inefficiency and financial waste caused by such practices.
- A Division Bench led by Justice S.G. Pandit emphasized that officers must not be relieved of their previous duties until a new posting is assigned.
- The Court's decision came during a writ petition challenging an Administrative Tribunal order that allowed a transfer without a posting, leading to prolonged waiting periods for the affected officer.
- This ruling mandates accountability for salary payments during waiting periods and aims to regulate transfer practices within the State, ensuring better management of public funds.
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