ORDER :

Satyen Vaidya, J.

By way of instant petition, petitioner has prayed for grant of following reliefs :-

“i. Issue a writ of certiorari thereby quashing and setting aside the impugned transfer dated 20.01.2022 (Annexure P-2) passed by Respondent.

ii. Issue a writ mandamus directing the Respondents not to implement the transfer order dated 20.01.2022.”

2. Petitioner has laid challenge to transfer order dated 20.02.2022, Annexure P-2, on the grounds, firstly that his transfer is result of D.O. Note and secondly, petitioner is suffering with multiple diseases and has been medically advised not to travel long distance. Lastly, it is also contended that the transfer order of petitioner has been issued despite the ban imposed by the government.

3. In response, the respondents have justified their administrative action on the grounds that the petitioner has completed his normal tenure at Government Middle School Majhakhal, under complex GSSS Janjehli, District Mandi and his transfer was approved by the competent authority. Petitioner belongs to cadre of Trained Graduate Teacher which is a State Cadre Post, therefore, petitioner is liable to be transferred anywhere in the State.

4. We have