Archive · 16 Sep 2025
CAT Halts Kerala Government's Transfer of IAS Officer
The Kerala government tried to move an IAS officer, Dr. Ashok, to a new job.
But, the CAT, a special court, has stepped in to stop the government.
This is not the first time this has happened.
The officer was investigating some sensitive financial issues.
The CAT is making sure that the officer stays in his current role.
The CAT will hear more arguments later.
This situation is causing some embarrassment for the government.
CAT stayed the Kerala government's order to transfer IAS officer B. Ashok.
The order posted Ashok as principal secretary of Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department (P&ARD).
CAT ordered Ashok to continue as Principal Secretary (Agriculture).
This is the second time CAT has intervened regarding Dr. Ashok's transfers.
The transfers may be connected to his report on the fund diversion issue.
- Who
- IAS officer B. Ashok and the Kerala government.
- What
- CAT stayed the Kerala government's order transferring IAS officer B. Ashok.
- When
- Tuesday, one day after the transfer order was issued; Previous stay on September 9.
- Where
- Kerala
- Why
- CAT intervened due to concerns about the government's actions regarding the officer's postings.
- Officer Involved
- B. Ashok, IAS
- Current Post (as of Latest Stay)
- Principal Secretary (Agriculture)
- Transfer Order Stayed By
- Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
- Reason for Transfers (Report Suggests)
- Probe Report on fund diversion issue.