The Uttar Pradesh government, headed by Yogi Adityanath, has given its approval to the Transfer Policy 2024-24.
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Transfer Policy 2024-24
Under this policy, the transfer of department heads, officers, and other employees will be carried out by June 30. This decision has far-reaching effects, affecting more than 15 lakh officers and employees in the state.
As per the recently implemented transfer policy, a certain percentage (10-20%) of officers and employees across all categories will be subjected to transfers. The policy’s scope encompasses employees who have been assigned to a specific district for a duration of 3 years and to a division for 7 years.
Under the transfer policy of employees in Uttar Pradesh has been addressed under a new policy. Chief Minister Yogi has the authority to approve transfers for Group B employees in addition to Group A. This approval process involves the participation of a departmental minister. To be eligible for transfer, individuals must have completed seven years of service within a three-year period in a specific district. The cutoff date for this calculation has been set as March 31.
The new transfer policy has been long-awaited by many officers and employees. It introduces a merit-based online transfer system for Group B and C employees. Notably, the policy encompasses eight districts, Bundelkhand, and 100 aspirational development blocks across the state.
However, a condition has been set for officers and employees in the Aspirational Development Blocks. They can only be relieved from their current positions once a replacement officer has been assigned to their respective posts.
In terms of transfers, Group D officers and employees are provided the option of being posted in their home districts. This is particularly beneficial for individuals who are two years away from retirement. The state government has acknowledged the importance of hometown postings for these employees.
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The new transfer policy also extends its considerations to the guardians of children with disabilities. Special provisions have been included to support the transfer process for parents or guardians of such children. The government is fully committed to aiding people with special needs.
Physical Stamps
As part of an authorised course of action aimed at promoting the utilisation of physical stamps, treasuries possessing physical stamps will transfer them to various districts that house development authorities, industrial development authorities, or the offices of the Uttar Pradesh Housing Development Board. These entities will be obligated to employ physical stamps, with electronic stamps being utilized only after the exhaustion of all physical stamps. It is worth noting that out of the overall supply of physical stamps, amounting to ₹6000 crore, stamps valued at ₹5779 crore are of denominations equal to or exceeding ₹5000.
To ensure the widespread use of physical stamps, a plan has been devised which entails the redistribution of existing physical stamps. The treasuries currently holding these stamps will transfer them to specific districts that house various developmental entities such as development authorities, industrial development authorities, and the offices of the Uttar Pradesh Housing Development Board.
Within these districts, the usage of physical stamps will be made compulsory, with electronic stamps serving as a backup option only when all physical stamps have been exhausted. This strategic approach aims to maximize the utilization of physical stamps and reduce reliance on electronic alternatives.
It is crucial to note that the overall stock of physical stamps amounts to a substantial ₹6000 crore. Among these stamps, those with a total value of ₹5779 crore are denominations of ₹5000 and above. This highlights the significant worth of the physical stamp stockpile and underscores the importance of incorporating them into official transactions within the designated districts.
