Transfer Policy (Amendment), 2025 | Madhya Pradesh | 30 Jan 2025

Why in News?  

There is currently a ban on transfers at the state and district levels in Madhya Pradesh. The government had issued the Transfer Policy (Amendment), 2025 for these levels on 24 June 2021.  

• The amendment was approved in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav in Maheshwar.  

Key Point 

• The state government has now amended Clause 9 of Transfer Policy (Amendment), 2025 to allow ministers to make transfers in exceptional circumstances.  
  • General Administration Department released the Transfer Policy (Amendment), 2025. 
• Ministerial Authority for Transfers: 
  • Secretary-level approvals can now be made for high-priority cases, following administrative approval from the Chief Minister’s office. 
• Departmental Discretion: 
  • In cases where transfers are deemed inappropriate according to departmental policy, the department secretary must obtain approval from the department minister. 
  • The transfer proposal will then be forwarded to the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary, with reasons for the transfer, for final approval. 
• Conditions for Transfer: 
  • Transfers can only occur under special circumstances, such as: 
    • Health Reasons: Transfers can be granted due to serious health conditions like cancer, stroke, heart attack, etc. 
    • Court Orders: If mandated by a court order, transfers will be processed, provided there are no departmental actions pending against the employee. 
    • Serious Complaints or Irregularities: If a government employee faces serious complaints or negligence, and disciplinary action has been initiated by the department. 
    • Criminal Cases: If the employee is involved in a criminal case registered by the Lokayukta or police, and there is no obstruction in the investigation, a transfer may be implemented. 
    • Vacancy Fulfillment: In cases where an employee’s position becomes vacant due to suspension, resignation, retirement, or death, and the department deems it necessary to fill that position, a transfer may be ordered. 
• Importance of the Amendment: 
  • The transfer policy is aimed at streamlining the process and ensuring fairness while considering special circumstances. 
  • The amendment also allows more flexibility in handling urgent and critical cases, such as health-related transfers or addressing complaints and criminal issues. 
  • By ensuring that the vacancies at the transferred position are proportionate, the policy aims to maintain balance across departments and locations. 
  • This amendment to the transfer policy will ensure that transfers are carried out with due diligence, especially when addressing sensitive issues like health problems, legal matters, or departmental irregularities. It also allows for the efficient management of government resources, while providing flexibility for urgent or special cases.