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The petitioner, who is a Driver under the KSRTC, is aggrieved by Ext.P1 memo under which he has been transferred from Ponkunnam Unit to Puthukkad O/C.

2. The petitioner states that on 01.10.2025, he was driving a Fast Passenger KSRTC Bus from Ponkunnam to Thiruvananthapuram. The distance is more than 210 Km. In the Driver's cabin in the Bus, the petitioner was carrying two bottles of drinking water, due to hot atmosphere. The petitioner was also carrying in his lunch box from home.

3. When the Bus passed Ayoor in the noon, the Transport Minister's car crossed the KSRTC Bus. The Minister came back and obstructed the Bus at the centre of the public road. The Minister was furious as he found two bottles of water kept in front of the driver seat near the front glass. The Minister created unpleasant scene and left the place.

4. On 04.10.12025, the 3^rd respondent-

Executive Officer issued Ext.P1 memorandum transferring the petitioner from Ponkunnam to Thrissur. Soon thereafter, he was informed that the order is kept in abeyance and the petitioner shall report for duty. However, on 07.10.2025, the 4^th respondent-Unit Officer issued an order relieving the petit