The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has dealt a blow to several IAS and IPS officers who had requested a cadre change between the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The DoPT has rejected these appeals, emphasizing that officers must continue to serve in their originally allotted cadre. This has resulted in relief orders being issued to several officers, with instructions to join their respective cadres by October 16.
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Among the officers impacted are those originally allotted to AP cadre but serving in Telangana, such as Amrapali Kata, Ronald Rose, Vani Prasad, Vakati Karuna, and Prashanthi. .
They are now expected to return to Andhra Pradesh. Similarly, officers from Telangana cadre serving in AP, such as SS Rawat, Ananth Ramu, Srujana, and Sivashankar Lotheti, have also been ordered to return to Telangana.
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Additionally, prominent officers like Anjani Kumar, Abhishek Mahanthi, and Abhilash Bist will have to leave their positions in Telangana and report back to AP cadre duties.
This decision comes after the well-known case of former Telangana Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar, who was allocated to AP but unsuccessfully contested his reassignment in the courts, leading to his eventual voluntary retirement.
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Vaakati Karuna – IAS – 2004
Ronald Ross – IAS – 2006
Amrapaali – IAS – 2010
Prasanthi – IAS – 2009
Anjan Kumar – IPS – 1990
Abhilash Bist – IPS – 1994
Abhishek Mahanhti – IPS – 2011
Vani Prasad – IPS – 1995
For many officers, particularly those with families based in Hyderabad, this reassignment poses personal challenges. Despite serving in various districts, Hyderabad’s proximity and convenience for family life have made it a preferred location, and relocating to Andhra Pradesh can disrupt this arrangement.
Given these circumstances, it falls on the TDP-led state government in Andhra Pradesh to engage and motivate these officers to embrace their roles in the state.
The government must convince them that their expertise and commitment are crucial for AP’s growth and development, ensuring their contribution aligns with the state’s aspirations.
The issue also highlights the broader complexities that emerged following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2014, as many officers find themselves torn between professional duty and personal convenience.
However, serving in the Indian Administrative and Police Services is a privilege, and overcoming these challenges to fulfill their responsibilities should be seen as part of their commitment to the nation.
