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Kerala Bureaucracy in Turmoil Over Transfer of Senior IAS B Ashok

Reports suggest Officer Ashok is considering legal action against the transfer, citing procedural violations and the nebulous status of the Reforms Commission
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The transfer of B Ashok, a senior 1998-batch Kerala cadre IAS officer, from the Agriculture Department to the Local Self-Government Reforms Commission has ignited a major controversy, exposing deep fissures within the state’s bureaucracy.

Key Issues:

  1. Factional Divide Among Bureaucrats:
  2. The transfer has led to a near vertical split among IAS officers in Kerala. A significant number of bureaucrats are openly criticizing the government’s decision, rallying behind Ashok.
  3. Alleged Reasons for Transfer:
    • Ashok reportedly faced backlash for objecting to contentious government decisions during departmental secretary meetings.
    • His objections included issues such as the rehabilitation of landslide victims in Wayanad, which he believed were mishandled.
  4. Procedural Lapses Alleged:
    • The transfer is said to have bypassed standard protocols, including:
      • Consent of the officer.
      • Approval of the concerned department.
    • Such lapses may provide legal grounds for Ashok to challenge the transfer.
  5. Civil Service Rules in Question:
    • The Civil Service Amendment Act mandates prior approval from the Union Ministry of Personnel for appointing civil servants to commissions and tribunals.
    • Ashok’s transfer to the Administrative Reforms Commission, whose constitution and terms of reference are yet to be finalized, raises questions about the legality of the decision.

Potential Legal Challenge:

Reports suggest Ashok is considering legal action against the transfer, citing procedural violations and the nebulous status of the Reforms Commission.

Broader Implications:

This controversy underscores ongoing tensions between the bureaucracy and the state government, with critics alleging interference in administrative autonomy. The outcome of this dispute could set a precedent for handling future transfers and appointments in the state.


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