Pendency Of Complaint Against Transfer Does Not Excuse Government Employee's Failure To Join Post Or Absence From Duty: Madhya Pradesh High Court

In a significant ruling from the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, the case of W.A. No. 1862/2024 involving The State of Madhya Pradesh and Kunwarlal Chowkikar has shed light on employment rights, particularly concerning unauthorized absence and transfer orders. Case Background The respondent, Kunwarlal Chowkikar, is a retired Headmaster who served for 37 years and 3 months. The controversy arose when he was transferred to Government Higher Secondary School, Khedicourt…