Resentment Brews Among IPS Officers Over Key Commission Appointment

Decision to Appoint Non-Cadre Officer Post-Retirement Sparks Outrage; Lobbying Efforts Underway

A significant decision by the state government has ignited considerable resentment among Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, particularly those who are retired or nearing the end of their service. The controversy centers on the appointment to a key commission, a position traditionally reserved for a retired officer of the police cadre.

IPS officers were widely anticipating that one of their retired colleagues would be selected for the lucrative post-retirement role. However, the government instead appointed a retired officer from a different administrative cadre. This move has caused anger, given that attractive government positions for retired IPS officers are scarce.

An aspiring retired IPS officer, who had previously failed to secure a major post within the police hierarchy before retirement, was intensely lobbying for the commission role. After his efforts to halt the non-cadre appointment failed, he has reportedly reached out to numerous officers within his cadre, urging them to protest the government’s decision. The position was seen as a vital opportunity for post-retirement engagement, which has now been snatched away, fueling the discontent. The officer, who had once been a vocal supporter of the current administration, is now said to be openly criticizing the government.

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Blue Mood: Senior Officer Disappointed by Lack of Key Post

 

An administrative officer (IAS), who had initially been enthusiastic about the formation of the new state government, has grown visibly disappointed. Following the BJP government’s ascent to power with a new Chief Minister, the officer was hopeful of securing a pivotal position. However, despite the government completing two years in office, the officer remains without a major assignment, leading to considerable frustration.

Upon the government's formation, the officer was serving as the collector of a district. Due to his perceived direct connections with the Chief Minister, he expected a transfer to a larger, more influential district. Despite significant shake-ups in key districts, the officer remained in his post. Although he was eventually transferred from the district, he was moved to a departmental role within the state capital rather than a coveted plum posting. The officer remains perplexed, having maintained good relations with the Chief Minister during a previous tenure in a state department, and now feels overlooked as important IAS transfer lists are frequently released without his inclusion in a desired role.

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Fortunate Collector Escapes Transfer, For Now

 

The collector of a crucial district appears to have been exceptionally lucky, successfully warding off an imminent transfer. His name was initially placed on the transfer list, and the government had even finalized the officer from another district who was set to replace him. However, at the last moment, the collector's name was struck off the list just before its public release. Consequently, the replacement officer’s posting was also withdrawn.

Reports suggest that the Chief Minister played a direct role in the reversal, instructing officials to retain the incumbent collector for a few more months. Interestingly, the collector himself had been attempting to secure a deputation to a Central Government-run corporation, but his attempts proved unsuccessful. This turn of events—retention rather than a lateral shift—saddened the collector of the other district who had been prepared to take over the key posting.

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Plum Post Transfer Put on Hold: Who Will Land the Jackpot?

 

The transfer of an officer to a highly desirable, "plum post" appears to have been temporarily delayed by the government. Speculation was rife that the recent transfer list would finalize the name for this key position, and the officer whose name was frequently mentioned was reportedly confident of his selection. Whispers within the corridors of power suggest the transfer has been postponed for further deliberation.

The current post-holder has actually requested a transfer out—a rare occurrence given that officers typically do not want to leave this position. The importance of the department to the government is driving the cautious approach; high-level officials are reportedly weighing all pros and cons before finalizing a successor. With numerous officers eyeing the position, a change is expected soon, though the wait continues.

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Chaos and Dysfunction Plague Key Social Welfare Department

 

A critical state department, responsible for the welfare and fate of a large segment of the community, is currently operating in a state of significant chaos and dysfunction. The root cause is attributed to a trio of leadership figures who appear disengaged from their duties.

The Minister overseeing the department shows minimal interest in its internal operations and has not held a single review meeting during his tenure. He manages his departmental affairs exclusively through three or four non-official contacts, bypassing the formal hierarchy. The department Secretary mirrors this indifference, frequently raising trivial disputes but lacking fundamental knowledge about the department's core functions. The Head of the Department (HoD) completes the triad of apathy, showing scant interest in the work at hand.

This collective wayward attitude has severely impacted the department's work, causing numerous problems for the community it serves. While the Minister's position may be secure, internal reports suggest that the axe may fall on the officers—the Secretary and the HoD—for the neglect of their crucial duties.

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Two IAS Officers Vie for Central Deputation Post in State Capital

 

An attractive opportunity has opened up in a department following the retirement of a senior female officer. The post, which involves a deputation to the Central Government while allowing the officer to remain stationed in the state capital, is now the target of two ambitious IAS officers.

The previous incumbent was succeeded by another female officer who was initially transferred to the post but subsequently moved to an even better assignment within the state capital. Now, the government is tasked with submitting a panel of names to the Central Government, which holds the final authority for the appointment. The key benefit is that the position fulfils the requirement for Central Government empanelment—a crucial career step for officers of their seniority batch—without requiring them to leave the state capital. Both officers are highly motivated to secure this dual-benefit posting.