With only 7 days left in the transfer window, major departments in Rajasthan have yet to release lists.
From the secretariat to district headquarters, all eyes are on the impending orders. It is widely believed in administrative circles that most departments will release their lists in bulk at the last moment, further increasing the pressure.
According to sources, proposals in key departments such as Agriculture, Urban Development, Revenue, Police, and PWD are being finalized. A large number of transfers are expected in these sectors.
However, the process of adding and removing names is still ongoing, causing continuous delays in the release of the lists. This delay is creating uncertainty among employees.
The transfer process has also intensified activity in political and administrative corridors. Employees and their families are contacting ministers, MLAs, and other influential public representatives for desired postings.
The crowds at public hearings held at the residences of ministers and MLAs are larger than usual, filled with people seeking transfer recommendations. Everyone is trying to leverage their connections.
There is also talk within departments that some influential individuals and officials are making 'offers' to secure transfers, claiming high-level connections.
Anti-Corruption Bureau officials state that while there is no specific system to monitor such cases, action will be taken upon receiving a complaint.
Amidst this annual chaos, the demand for a permanent and transparent transfer policy in Rajasthan has resurfaced. The problem is most acute in departments like Education, Police, and Revenue.
In the absence of a concrete policy, the game of recommendations and political pressure plays out every year, affecting not only employee morale but also the functioning of departments.
It remains to be seen when the government will take concrete steps in this direction to make this annual process systematic and transparent.
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