Summary:
“The rule clearly says that the SSP needs to seek the DM’s consent before issuing any transfer order. However, on May 24, the government modified its circular that said decisions on transfers should be taken “in consultation” with the DM. It did not say anything about written permission.Asked about the exchange of letters, Maheshwari said the issue was “as good as closed”. Maheshwari has apparently threatened to “take action” against the police officer if such an act was repeated.Sources said Krishna had called up Maheshwari and informed her “verbally” before issuing the transfer letters to the three SHOs. In this case, the rules were given a bypass,” the DM said..