Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Transfer of Forest Officers and other officials) Act
The Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Transfers and Postings of Forest Officers and Other Officials) Act, 2016
This law governs the movement of forest officers and other specific staff members in Karnataka whenever their job changes. It applies to all officers appointed under the state forest department, ensuring that how they are transferred or promoted follows strict rules. The Act establishes a system where departments are divided into categories, and service levels are managed through a fair counseling exercise. Officers must complete a minimum period in each level before moving to a higher one, and they can request preferred locations during transfer rounds to promote transparency and equity in career progression across the state.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. All initial appointments, transfers and postings shall be done through counseling
- 4. Transfer of Forest Officer or Other officials in Public interest
- 5. Bar on consecutive posting in certain category of posts
- 6. Tenure of each posting and certain other exemptions
- 7. Regulation of Deputation
- 8. Powers of Competent Authority
- 9. Penalties
- 10. Power to remove difficulties
- 11. Power to amend the Schedule
- 12. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 13. Power to make rules
- 14. Act to override other laws
- Schedule I. Schedule I
- Schedule II. Schedule II
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