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Kerala Bureaucracy in Turmoil: Tribunal Stalls Transfer, Suspended IAS Officer Prasanth N Slams Government Over Service Rule Violations

CAT stays controversial IAS transfer in Kerala as suspended officer Mr. Prasanth condemns repeated rule violations and misuse of authority
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The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Ernakulam Bench, has stayed the Kerala government’s order transferring Mr. B. Ashok (1998-batch IAS officer) from his current role as Agriculture Principal Secretary and Agricultural Production Commissioner to Chairman and Managing Director of Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation (KTDFC).

Also Read: Kerala Bureaucracy Row Deepens as Suspended IAS Prasanth N Accuses CS Jayathilak of File Tampering

Violation of Cadre Rules Sparks Judicial Intervention

Mr. Ashok filed a petition arguing that the KTDFC position offers a lower pay scale and rank, breaching the All India Services (Cadre) Rules. The Tribunal directed that he continue in his present post and demanded the original transfer file be produced in a sealed cover.

Second Tribunal Ruling in Favour of Mr. Ashok

This is the second time the CAT has intervened in Mr. Ashok’s transfers. Earlier, it had overturned his transfer to the Local Self-Government Reforms Commission, calling it unjustified. These repeated orders have raised questions over procedural integrity within the state bureaucracy.

Mr. N. Prasanth’s Strong Rebuke on Social Media

Suspended IAS officer Mr. N. Prasanth (2007-batch) took to Facebook to launch a stinging critique of the state’s top officials, particularly Chief Secretary Dr. A. Jayathilak (1991-batch), whom he mockingly referred to as “George Sir.” He alleged blatant violations of over seven service rules in Mr. Ashok’s transfer order.

“Contempt for Law” and the Rise of Compliant Bureaucracy

Mr. Prasanth accused certain senior bureaucrats of advancing their careers by favouring those in power rather than upholding the rule of law. He warned that such practices harm the administrative ecosystem, leading to systemic rot and possible public disenchantment with governance.

Legal Scrutiny and Public Accountability Called For

Highlighting a culture of retaliation against whistleblowers and critics, Mr. Prasanth said that fabricated charges and career harassment are now common tools used against dissenters. He emphasized the need for greater public scrutiny of the bureaucracy and questioned the tolerance of such alleged misconduct by senior officials.

Hearing Slated for September 16

The case will next be heard on September 16, with the Tribunal expected to review the government’s justifications. The legal outcome may set an important precedent regarding cadre postings and administrative transparency.

Also Read: Pre-Poll Bureaucratic Reshuffle: Bihar Transfers 6 IAS Officers; Narmadeshwar Lal Appointed Sugarcane Secretary


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