EC notice sends government officials into tizzy

From our Correspondent JORHAT, Jan 28: The government officials posted here have reportedly been in a tizzy over the Election Commission notice regarding transfer before the Parliamentary elections which are round the corner. According to sources, several officials have gone on an overdrive to prevent their transfers. These officials include those who are permanent residents of the district and others who have been working here for more than three years. It may be mentioned here that the Election Commission notice requires the transfer of officials from their home districts and those who have completed more than three years of service in a district. The State Election Commission has already sought a list of all officials, who are either permanent residents of the district or who have worked here for more than three years, from the Jorhat district administration.Several officials are reportedly trying to cancel their imminent transfers from the district by “mobilizing their resources.” There are still others who are trying to get districts of their choice. The sources alleged that a few officials are citing their earlier home addresses to evade transfer from the district. Significantly, a number of officials have set up their permanent residences here. source: sentinel assam