Odisha Warns Colleges on Transfer Requests

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Higher Education Department has issued a stern warning to college principals and lecturers against seeking transfers or appointments through political recommendations. The department stated that strict action would be taken against those attempting to influence transfers and appointments.

According to officials, the department has been receiving a large number of applications backed by recommendations from ministers, MLAs, MPs, and political leaders. Many of these requests pertain to appointments as principals or transfers to preferred colleges, leading to a backlog of such files in the department.

Additionally, a significant number of lecturers have been approaching the department with political backing for transfer requests. In response, the Higher Education Department has sent a warning letter to all college authorities, disapproving such practices.

The department has made it clear that any direct or indirect attempt to influence transfers and appointments will result in disciplinary action.

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