Transfer Order Passed During Operation Of Election Notification Without Prior Approval Of State Election Commission Not Sustainable: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court ruled that an employee transfer order issued without the approval of the State Election Commission during an election notification period is invalid. The court emphasized that such transfers, which could influence the electoral process, must be approved by the Election Commission to ensure fairness and transparency. This ruling safeguards the integrity of the electoral process by preventing unauthorized administrative actions that could impact election outcomes.