Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Transfer of Medical Officers and other Staff ) Act
The Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Transfer of Medical Officers and Other Staff) Act, 2011
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This Act establishes rules for moving medical officers and other staff within Karnataka's health and family welfare system. It applies to government hospitals, institutions, and administrative posts, ensuring that transfers are handled fairly through defined procedures and counseling processes. The law is important because it provides a clear framework for managing critical vacancies and service postings, helping to maintain efficient healthcare delivery across both urban and rural areas by standardizing how personnel are assigned to different locations.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
- 3. Substitued by Act 70 of 2025 w.e.f. 27.05.2025
- 4. Compulsory appointment of a medical Officer or other staff in rural areas
- 5. Compulsory appointment or transfer or promotion of a specialist or senior specialist to appropriate post
- 6. Transfer of Medical Officer or Other Staff in public interest.- (1) A
- 7. Penalties
- 7A. Government servant as the case may be, shall be liable for disciplinary action under the disciplinary rules applicable to civil servants.
- 8. Act to override other laws
- 9. Power to remove difficulties
- 10. Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of three years from the date of commencement of this Act.
- 11. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 12. Power to make rules
- 13. Transitory provisions
- Schedule I. Schedule I
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