Transfer Of Govt Employee On Request Can't Be Termed Transfer In Public Interest Or Administrative Exigencies : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that a transfer of a government employee on their request cannot be termed a transfer in public interest or administrative exigencies. The case concerned a government employee who sought a transfer based on personal preferences. The Court clarified that such transfers, even if requested by the employee, do not automatically qualify as transfers in public interest. This ruling is significant in preventing misuse of transfer powers by public authorities and ensuring that transfers are made based on legitimate administrative needs rather than personal preferences.