The petitioner, who is working as a Chief Manager in the first respondent State Bank of India, filed this writ petition, seeking to challenge an order, dated 17.09.2009, wherein and by which he was transferred from Chief Manager, FPLB, Chennai to the Chief Manager, RCPC, Thiruvarur by an office order No.2009/24.

2. On coming to know that such an order is going to be issued, the petitioner sent a representation, dated 16.09.2009, stating that he would like to have retention at Chennai itself in order to take care of his health and to take care of his family. Since he was having only nine months service and was to retire in June, 2010, the transfer will be an unnecessary burden on him. After the receipt of the order, the petitioner once again sent a representation, dated 20.09.2009 followed by a reminder, dated 22.09.2009. Since there was no reply, the petitioner moved this court.

3. On notice from this Court, the respondents have filed a counter affidavit, dated 110. 2009. In the counter affidavit, it was stated that it was a routine transfer. The State Bank of India Officers Service Rules, 1992 clearly stipulates that every officer is liable for transfer to any officer o