Lucknow: Transfer of Additional Municipal Commissioner 23 months before retirement raises questions over rules
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- •Dinesh Kumar Singh, Additional Municipal Commissioner of Lucknow, was transferred 23 months before his retirement.
- •The transfer order was issued on June 12, 2024, while his retirement is scheduled for May 1, 2026.
- •Questions have been raised over the reasoning and process behind the transfer, creating discontent in bureaucratic circles.
- •Only 30 days are available to appeal the transfer order, raising concerns among officials.
- •Opposition parties have questioned the government’s approach and demanded transparency.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – A transfer order issued by the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) has sparked controversy following the transfer of Lucknow’s Additional Municipal Commissioner. According to sources, the transfer of Dinesh Kumar Singh, the Additional Municipal Commissioner, was effected just 23 months before his scheduled retirement. The order was issued on June 12, 2024, while his retirement is set for May 1, 2026. The reasoning and procedure behind this transfer have come under scrutiny, reigniting debates over the adherence to government service rules.
Dinesh Kumar Singh, an IAS officer from the 2019 batch, currently holds the post of Additional Municipal Commissioner. The transfer order was issued by the Secretary of the Public Works Department, though the rationale behind it remains unclear, fueling discontent within bureaucratic circles. Sources point out that such transfers are typically not carried out so far in advance of retirement, leading to allegations of rule violations in this case.
