The Telangana government has lifted its ban on employee transfers within the Revenue Department, according to a new order issued on July 9, 2024 (G.O.Rt.No. 242). The order outlines a new framework for transfers, aiming to balance departmental needs with the needs of employees.
The new transfer policy introduces several key aspects aimed at streamlining the transfer process for Tahsildars and Naib-Tahsildars. Firstly, a Transfer Committee led by the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration will oversee these transfers. Employees have a limited window to apply for transfers, from July 5th to July 20th, 2024.
To be eligible, employees must have completed at least two years at their current station, although exceptions are made for spousal transfers and hardship cases. Priority for transfers will be given to employees with spouses in the same department, those nearing retirement, individuals with disabilities, and those facing medical hardships. Justifications for medical and personal transfer requests will be verified by departmental heads in certain cases.
To ensure transparency and fairness, the procedures include publishing vacancy lists, allowing employees to submit preferences, and conducting transparent counselling sessions, preferably online. Additionally, special provisions apply to departments such as Education, Revenue Earning Departments (e.g., Commercial Taxes), and Transport, Forest, and Police Departments. The policy emphasizes the importance of completing transfers within the designated window, with a transfer ban being reinstated on July 21, 2024.
Overall, the new transfer policy aims to streamline the process while addressing the needs of both the department and its employees. The focus on transparency and clear guidelines aims to ensure a fair and efficient system for transfers within the Telangana Revenue Department.
Key aspects of the New Transfer Policy:
- Transfer Committee Established: A committee led by the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration will oversee transfers of Tahsildars and Naib-Tahsildars.
- Transfer Window: Employees have a limited window to apply for transfers, from July 5th to July 20th, 2024.
- Eligibility for Transfer: Employees must have completed at least two years at their current station to be eligible, with exceptions for spousal transfers and hardship cases.
- Priority Criteria: Transfers will prioritise employees with spouses in the same department, those nearing retirement, people with disabilities, and those facing medical hardships.
- Verification Process: Departmental heads will verify justifications for medical and personal transfer requests in certain cases.
- Transparent Procedures: To ensure fairness, transfer procedures include publishing vacancy lists, allowing employees to submit preferences, and conducting transparent counselling sessions – preferably online.
- Special Provisions: Separate guidelines apply to departments like Education, Revenue Earning Departments (Commercial Taxes etc.), and Transport, Forest, and Police Departments.
- Re-Imposition of Transfer Ban: The order emphasises the importance of completing transfers within the designated window. The transfer ban will be reinstated on July 21, 2024.
