Transfer Policies Are Administrative Guidelines, Not Enforceable Rights; Voluntary Retirement Can't Be Withdrawn After Acceptance: P&H HC
Live LawPunjab and Haryana High Court: A Single Judge Bench of Justice Deepak Gupta dismissed writ petitions filed by Babita Kaushal against Punjab Gramin Bank. It ruled that once an employee opts for voluntary retirement, they cannot withdraw the request after it's accepted by the competent authority; particularly when such withdrawal is not approved under the applicable regulations. Arguments Babita Kaushal argued that her transfer order was invalid under Clause 8 of the Transfer Policy, 2023, which allows officers within three years of retirement to be posted in their home region. It also emphasized that under Regulation 27 of the Punjab Gramin Bank Pension Regulations, 2018, withdrawal of VRS requires the competent authority's approval, which was not sought.
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