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Frequent transfers hit development:Experts
EXPERTS HAVE said frequent transfer of officers hampers development in most parts of the state, especially eastern UP, and causes a crisis in governance.
EXPERTS HAVE said frequent transfer of officers hampers development in most parts of the state, especially eastern UP, and causes a crisis in governance.
They also said frequent transfer of the district magistrates and the senior superintendents of police contributed to backwardness and poor law and order in eastern Uttar Pradesh and other areas. The State has earned a dubious distinction for the frequent transfer of its officers, while other States prefer to give their officers a tenure of at least two years to ensure smooth development.
Three to four DMs and SSPs have been transferred in Varanasi in a year. The same may be the case with most other districts.
“The transfer of officers at short intervals during the last couple of years has been unusual. I call it a crisis in governance,” said Institute of Gandhian Studies director Prof Dipak Malik.
He said it was unfortunate that the State Government had no long-term policies on development and governance.
“The presence of extra constitutional groups causes these abrupt bureaucratic changes,” he added.
“When reshuffles are effected at the drop of a hat, it automatically absolves bureaucrats of their responsibilities,” said Prof RN Bhat, head of the Department of Linguistics at Banaras Hindu University. “By the time, the officer understands the nuances of his new assignment, he is asked to pack his bags.”
“This trend has a far- reaching effect on development of the region,” he added.
