Transferred as punishment

What usually matters in this situation, and the papers to keep ready before you meet an advocate or free legal aid (call 15100).

Make my own list — free, 2 minutes

Your situation

What is the problem? Transfer order

Where you stand

Be careful Courts rarely interfere with transfers unless they break policy, are malicious, or punish you without inquiry.

Papers to gather

Appointment letter, service book extract and current pay slip
Basic proof of your post and pay. Where: Your office / HRMS.
The order you are challenging (suspension, transfer, penalty, rejection)
The core document of any case. Where: Your copy; office.
The service rules, policy or circular that applies
Transfers and promotions must follow policy. Where: Department website; RTI.
Your representations / appeals and any replies
Tribunals expect this first. Where: Your office copies.

You may also need, depending on your answers

File a written representation or appeal to the competent authority — Usually needed before a tribunal case.

What the law says

Central government employees’ disputes go to the Central Administrative Tribunal under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, usually after exhausting departmental remedies, and generally within one year of the final order. Disciplinary action follows the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 or your service rules — a charge sheet, a chance to reply, an inquiry and a reasoned order. Suspensions must be reviewed within set periods. Armed forces personnel and veterans go to the Armed Forces Tribunal. State employees go to the State Administrative Tribunal or the High Court. Pension grievances can be raised on CPENGRAMS.

General information, not legal advice.

Saboot will also ask

Who is your employer?
Is there a final order against you?
Have you filed a departmental appeal or representation?

Make my own list — free, 2 minutes

Similar situations

Sources

The full guide: Government job problem — suspension, departmental inquiry, transfer, promotion, salary or pension · All situations