Chandigarh: Haryana Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sumita Misra on Friday said that the State Government will conduct a major state-wide Civil Defence exercise, named “Operation Shield,” on Saturday across all 22 districts to enhance the state’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM, this comprehensive drill is being organized under the guidance of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, to simulate critical incidents such as air raids, drone attacks, and other wartime scenarios in the light of current national security concerns. Earlier, this mock drill was scheduled for May 29 but was postponed as per the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), she added.

Talking to Reporters, Misra said that the exercise aims to test existing emergency mechanisms, improve coordination between the civil administration, defence forces, and local communities and to identify areas that need to be strengthened, thus  ensuring  swift and effective response during any crisis. She informed that currently there are around 32,000 Civil Defence Volunteers across state who will also contribute in this exercise. All Deputy Commissioners have been directed to call out Civil Defence Volunteers, NSS, NCC, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), Home Gaurds, etc. of their respective districts in order to brief them regarding their deployment, duties and exercises to be undertaken.

She further said that key components include drills responding to aerial threats such as air raids and swarms of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), activation of air raid sirens, and testing of control room communication hotlines established with the Indian Air Force. Additionally, a controlled blackout of 15 minutes will be observed from 8:00 PM to 8:15 PM near vital installations, with exception of essential emergency services such as hospitals, fire stations, and police stations.

Misra highlighted that the exercise aligns with the Incident Response System (IRS), which Haryana officially notified on January 28, 2025, under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, providing a structured framework for effective emergency response. She directed all Deputy Commissioners, who are also Chairpersons of District Disaster Management Authorities, along with Commissioners and Superintendents of Police, to ensure meticulous planning and execution of the exercise in their jurisdictions. They have been instructed to submit detailed Action Taken Reports to the Commandant General, Home Guards, and Director, Civil Defence, Haryana, which will be compiled for state-level review and forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The above mock exercises are scheduled for May 31 between 5 PM to 9 PM and should not be the cause of alarm for the citizen, she added.

Chandigarh, May 28 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday launched a real-time tracking portal and mobile app of door-to-door garbage collection vehicles to further accelerate the cleanliness drive and bring more transparency to the Urban Local Bodies Department. With this digital initiative, accurate information about vehicles and manpower involved in garbage collection in municipal corporations, municipalities, and municipal councils will be available online based on live location. Every citizen will be able to track garbage collection vehicles operating in their area. This move will also ensure regular garbage pickup from every household. Currently, 37 ULBs are live on this portal.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister chaired an important meeting with District Municipal Commissioners (DMCs) and  Commissioners Municipal Corporation (CMCs) on Wednesday. Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel was also present. Various ongoing projects under the Urban Local Bodies Department were reviewed during the meeting.

Issuing strict directives on legacy waste in cities, the Chief Minister emphasized that special attention should be paid to cleanliness. No heaps of garbage should be visible in any city. The government’s goal is to make cities clean. Therefore, all officials must work responsibly. Cleanliness is our first priority, he said.

Road repairs to be completed by June 15

Issuing directions regarding the strengthening of roads in local bodies, the Chief Minister said that road improvement works must be completed within the stipulated time. No potholes should be present on any road. Concerned officers should monitor the repair works. Accelerate the pace of road repair and re-carpeting, and complete all renovation work by June 15, directed the Chief Minister.

He further directed that officers from the headquarters must visit local bodies where new sanitation tenders have been issued and submit a report on the status and progress of the work within the next 7 days. Additionally, action should be taken against the agency and contractors based on performance.

Recognition for best-performing local bodies and sanitation agencies

The Chief Minister directed all officers to ensure attendance of all sanitation workers is taken regularly. He said that local bodies performing exceptionally well in cleanliness will be recognized and awarded. Sanitation agencies and contractors ensuring proper sanitation will also be honored. To ensure safety in cities, CCTV cameras must be installed at major entry and exit points. This will also help  in reducing criminal activities, he said.

Drain cleaning to be a top priority

Reviewing the progress of drain cleaning, the Chief Minister directed that clear deadlines be set and pending work be completed without delay. All drains under the jurisdiction of local bodies must be cleaned by June 15. Officials must prioritize drain cleaning ahead of the monsoon season.

Mandatory safety checks before sewer cleaning

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini expressed concern over fatalities during sewer cleaning. He directed that safety checks must be mandatory before sewer cleaning to ensure there is no presence of harmful gases or chemicals that could endanger  sanitation workers who clean sewers. He stressed the need for strict steps to improve the system.

Tagging and management of stray cattle

While reviewing stray cattle management, the Chief Minister directed that abandoned cattle be sent to gaushalas or nandishalas and be tagged to ensure all related data is available with the department. People should be made aware not to abandon animals on the roads. Individuals repeatedly abandoning cattle should be identified and strict action must be taken. The goal is to make all cities free of stray animals.

It was informed during the meeting that a State Level Committee is being formed for the relocation of stray cattle to gaushalas and nandishalas. The committee will include the Chairman of the Gau Seva Aayog, officials from Urban Local Bodies, Panchayat and Animal Husbandry Departments, and representatives from concerned gaushalas.

Resolve issues promptly in Samadhan Shivir so no citizen returns dissatisfied

Reviewing the progress of Samadhan Shivirs, the Chief Minister directed concerned officers to ensure that citizen issues are resolved quickly and no citizen returns dissatisfied. Clear reasons must be provided for rejection of complaints.

The Chief Minister suggested that where municipal bodies are performing excellently in areas like sanitation, water management, and road strengthening, mayors, district council chairpersons, and councilors should go on study tours with officers. Best practices from other cities will be implemented in Haryana to benefit the public.

All officers should work with a spirit of public service: Chief Secretary

Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi said all local bodies must set revenue targets for the financial year and make dedicated efforts to achieve them. Open auctions should be conducted for advertisement sites in all bodies, and illegal hoardings, if any, must be removed. He emphasized that municipal administration represents the government’s face, and all officers must actively engage and work with a sense of public service.

Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department Sh. Vikas Gupta, Director General Sh. Pankaj, OSD to Chief Minister Sh. Raj Nehru, and other officers also attended the meeting.

Chandigarh, May 28 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that a grand state-level event will be organized in Kurukshetra on June 21 to mark the 11th International Yoga Day. Approximately one lakh participants will participate in the celebrations. Renowned Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev will also grace the occasion with his presence.

The Chief Minister was addressing a press conference shortly after presiding over a meeting held today to finalize preparations for the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations, along with officials from the AYUSH Department and other concerned departments.

He said that with the efforts of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, International Yoga Day has been celebrated globally on June 21 each year since 2015. The Prime Minister’s proposal at the United Nations was supported by 177 countries and today entire world has embraced yoga.

The Chief Minister informed that the final preparations for the 11th International Yoga Day function were reviewed and finalized during the meeting. He emphasized the importance of creating an atmosphere where the entire state is engaged in yoga. “Yoga is an ancient tradition of our country. It is not just a form of physical exercise, but a holistic way of life. It has given us a path to health awareness,” he said. He also encouraged everyone to incorporate yoga into their daily routine and contribute to building a ‘Healthy India.’

In addition to the state-level function, district-level events will be organized across all districts. Furthermore, block-level programs will be conducted in all 121 blocks of the state. The AYUSH department has prepared a detailed blueprint for these events.

The theme for this year’s International Yoga Day is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

Training programmes to be organized across the state

Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that in the lead-up to International Yoga Day, various programmes including Yoga Marathons and the Yoga Jagran Yatra will be conducted alongside dedicated training sessions. These initiatives aim to engage all sections of society from schoolchildren to the general public. The programmes will run from today until June 21. He said that Swachhata programme will also be integrated into the yoga activities.

The Chief Minister said that three-day yoga training programmes will be organized in all schools, colleges, and universities across the state. Similar training sessions will also be held for ministers, MPs, MLAs, officers, government employees, and other public representatives.

”Yoga -Yukt Haryana – Nasha-Mukt Haryana” to be launched on International Yoga Day

Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that on the occasion of International Yoga Day, the state will launch the initiative “Yoga Yukt Haryana – Nasha Mukt Haryana”, in alignment with the vision of Swasth Bharat – Swasth Haryana. The campaign aims to eliminate drug addiction from society through the positive influence of yoga. As part of the celebrations, 10 lakh saplings will be planted across the state, reinforcing a commitment to environmental protection through the concept of “Green Yoga.” He also informed that a dedicated portal has been launched for registration, with a target to engage 10 lakh people in the event.

The Chief Minister urged citizens to celebrate Yoga Day as a Yoga Mahotsav by practicing yoga in parks, stadiums, rooftops, or any open space, and to spread the message of health and well-being globally. He emphasized the state government’s resolve to take yoga to every household and make Haryana a yoga-empowered state.

In response to a query about the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the Chief Minister said that there is no need for panic. Health Department is fully prepared to handle the situation.

Additional Chief Secretary of AYUSH Department Sudhir Rajpal, Chairman of Haryana Yoga Aayog Dr. Jaideep Arya, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Languages Department K. Makarand Pandurang, Media Secretary to the Chief Minister Praveen Atrey were also present.

Chandigarh, 26 May 2025-The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suomotu cognizance of an incident involving alleged assault by a teacher on a Class 11 student, and has issued strict directions for action. The suomotu case, numbered 913/7/2025, pertains to a private school in District Jhajjar, where, according to a news report, a teacher—Mr.Sonu alias R.S. Rathor—allegedly assaulted a student, resulting in a fractured hand.

The student was admitted to a hospital run by the same educational group. Shockingly, the student’s family was reportedly mistreated and intimidated by the school staff when they visited the hospital. The incident reflects not only physical violence but also mental trauma and institutional negligence, constituting a serious violation of the fundamental rights of children. The police have registered a case under the BharatiyaNyayaSanhita and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

The Full Commission, comprising Chairperson Justice LalitBatra and Members Mr.Kuldip Jain and Mr. Deep Bhatia, has expressed deep concern over the physical and emotional trauma suffered by the student. The Commission noted that this is not an isolated incident of violence but points to a systemic failure in ensuring student safety and monitoring staff conduct. Reports of intimidation faced by the victim’s family further aggravate the seriousness of the matter. Such behaviour undermines trust in educational institutions and damages the sanctity of the teacher-student relationship. Therefore, the Commission deemed it necessary to implement immediate corrective, protective, and preventive measures.

The Commission’s preliminary view, under the leadership of Justice LalitBatra, is that the reported facts indicate a serious violation of the fundamental rights to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which encompasses dignity, mental well-being, and protection from abuse. The incident also clearly violates Sections 75 and 82 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which prohibit cruelty and corporal punishment against children. Moreover, it contravenes Articles 19 and 28 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which call for safeguarding children from all forms of physical or mental violence and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment. The matter demands immediate and thorough investigation to protect the rights of the victim and ensure accountability.

Without expressing any opinion on the merits at this preliminary stage, the Haryana Human Rights Commission issues the following directions:

• The Superintendent of Police, District Jhajjar, shall ensure that the investigation is conducted fairly, transparently, and in a time-bound manner under his direct supervision. A status report including statements of relevant parties and medical records must be submitted to the Commission within four weeks from the date of the order.
• The District Education Officer, Jhajjar, is directed to conduct an urgent institutional audit of the concerned school. The audit shall examine:
  1. Whether a functional Child Protection Policy is in place;
  2. Whether grievance redressal mechanisms exist for students and parents;
  3. Whether internal disciplinary mechanisms for staff misconduct are effectively implemented.

Dr.PuneetArora, Protocol, Information and Public Relations Officer of the Haryana Human Rights Commission, stated that the Full Commission has viewed this incident as a reflection of the deepening disorder in educational institutions. It is not merely about one student, but calls into question the accountability of the entire educational system. As per the directions of the Commission chaired by Justice LalitBatra, reports on the matter have been sought from the Superintendent of Police, Jhajjar and the District Education Officer, Jhajjar. These reports are to be submitted before the next date of hearing, scheduled for 8 July 2025.

Chandigarh, May 25 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has shown visionary leadership by taking the historic decision of conducting a nationwide caste census. This decision is an unprecedented step towards social justice which will pave the way to provide rights and opportunities to the most deprived and neglected sections of society.
The Chief Minister said this in the meeting of Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) chaired by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. In this meeting, a resolution was passed praising the valour of the armed forces in Operation Sindoor and the courageous leadership of the Prime Minister. Along with Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah, Defence Minister Sh. Rajnath Singh and BJP National President Sh. Jagat Prakash Nadda also attended this one-day conference.
The Chief Minister said the mantra of the government ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas’ has been vividly manifested in this decision.
The caste census will help in understanding the socio-economic condition of the deprived communities, which will lead to targeted policies for their education, employment and overall progress. This effort reflects the unwavering commitment to bring the light of development to every corner of society. He said the caste census will accurately assess the real condition of various communities, making the schemes more effective. This is part of the vision of the government, which focuses on providing equal opportunity and respect to every Indian. This step of the government will raise the standard of living of the most vulnerable sections of society, which is another example of people-centric governance.
The Chief Minister said the Prime Minister showed his generosity and foresight by accepting this long-standing demand. This move proves that the government respects the views of all and is capable of taking big decisions in national interest and this leadership will bring more glory to India on the global platform.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the Congress only did politics on the issue of caste census for a long time. By repeatedly postponing the issue and using it as a political weapon, the party not only stopped the progress towards social justice but also promoted division in society on caste basis. He said this hindered the deprived communities from getting their fair share and benefits of government schemes. He said the government has repeatedly proved its sensitivity towards the poor and deprived with revolutionary schemes like Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, PM Awas Yojana and Jan Dhan Yojana. Now, the decision of caste census will further strengthen these efforts, so that every section can take advantage of the welfare governance of the government.
The Chief Minister said this decision of the government for the underprivileged will be written in golden letters in the history of India. This historic decision of the Prime Minister has ushered in a new era of social justice and equality. With this, India is becoming empowered not only economically but also morally and socially.

CHANDIGARH/ FEROZEPUR, May 25:

          In a significant breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Ferozepur Police, has arrested three associates of the Ashish Chopra Gang involved in the sensational double murder of Rishabh and Shalu due to gang rivalry between the Nata Gang and Ashish Chopra Gang, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Sunday.

          Those arrested have been identified as Manpreet Singh alias Mannu and Ramandeep Singh, both residents of Ferozepur and Sonu, a resident of Faridkot. Police teams have also recovered thee pistols along with seven live cartridges and four shells from their possession.

          DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the arrest of these accused persons has also led to the cracking of another murder case, in which a person identified as Yotham was killed, with Manpreet Mannu being the main shooter. Further investigation is underway to identify other associates of this gang and establish backward and forward linkages, he added.

          Sharing details of the operation, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) AGTF Promod Ban said that acting on specific intelligence, police teams from AGTF led by DSP Rajan Parminder along with Ferozepur Police raided the hideout of Ramandeep Singh and Sonu in village Gulabe Wala in Sri Muktsar Sahib.

          The accused attempted to flee and opened fire at the police party but were apprehended after a chase, he said, while adding that a criminal case FIR no. 89 dated 24/5/2025 under sections 109, 132 and 22 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act has been registered at Police Station Sadar Sri Muktsar Sahib.

          The ADGP said that in a separate operation, accused Manpreet Mannu was intercepted in Ferozepur, where he opened fire at the police team in a bid to escape. In retaliatory fire, the accused sustained a bullet injury and was arrested, he said, while adding that Police teams have also impounded his Hero HF Deluxe Motorcycle, which he was riding.

          In this regard, a separate case under section 109 of the BNS and sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act has been registered at Police Station City Ferozepur.

          Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ferozepur Bhupinder Sigh said that the arrested accused have a criminal background and were involved in multiple heinous crimes, including the recent double murder case. Further investigations are ongoing and more arrests and recoveries are likely in coming days, he added.

Chandigarh:

Haryana Congress on Sunday organised a ‘Jai Hind’ Sabha in Chandigarh as a part of the nationwide program carried out by the Indian National Congress. 

Congress Party General Secretary and former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot, State Congress President Choudhary Udaybhan, MP Deepender Hooda, MP Jai Prakash, MP Satpal Brahmachari, MP Varun Mullana, all Congress MLAs, former MLAs, Working President Jitendra Bhardwaj, Suresh Gupta, Organization General Secretary Jaideep Dhankhar and other party officials were present in this programme. 

Addressing a press conference after addressing the Jai Hind Sabha, Sachin Pilot said after the Pahalgam attack, the entire opposition unitedly supported and strong stood with the armed forces and the government. “We are proud of our Army. The Jai Hind Sabha has been organized in support of our army and the families of the brave soldiers and to thank them,” he said.

During this, MP Deepender Hooda presented a vote of thanks for the armed forces of the country that the bravery shown by the army of the country, the way in which it has acted is an example in front of the world. The motion was passed unanimously by all present there by raising their hands.

Deepender Hooda said that BJP MP Ramchandra Jangra has destroyed the honor of those whose husbands were ruined by the terrorists in Pahalgam with his words. He questioned where is the Women’s Commission, why has it not taken any cognizance of these statements till now. 

Deepender said the entire nation stands with the all the sisters and daughters whose ‘Sindoor’ has been taken away. “No political party should have the ideology that their party comes before the country, but the BJP has been continuously making irresponsible statements,” he said. 

“Haryana’s daughter, our braveheart Himanshi Narwal was trolled first. Colonel Sophia Qureshi was targeted. A Deputy Chief Minister of BJP said that the country’s Army bows at the feet of the BJP leader. The Foreign Secretary was targeted. This is absolutely unacceptable. BJP leaders tried to break the unity with their statements, which worked to boost the morale of the enemy,” he added.

Sachin Pilot said India is united on the issue of terrorism. “We gave unconditional support to the government. The government should immediately call a special session of Parliament so that a message goes out from the Parliament that India stands united in its fight against terrorism.,” he stated. 

Raising how the US President claimed that India had been pressured into declaring ceasefire, he said the US President said not once but said eight times that India was forced to declare ceasefire by luring or pressurizing it for trade. “It is surprising that the Indian government did not even deny it. The Indian government should explain what was the compulsion that the US President was announcing ceasefire,” he questioned. 

“People in responsible positions in the BJP, whether they are Madhya Pradesh ministers, Deputy Chief Minister or Haryana’s Rajya Sabha MP Ramchandra Jangra, are using indecent language against our Army, brave Army officers and the people killed in the Pahalgam attack and their families. The SIT was formed on the orders of the Supreme Court,” he pointed out. 

He questioned whether the top leadership of the BJP will break its silence against such leaders. “Should they not be removed from their posts? On the contrary, the BJP constantly questions the Opposition. The BJP points fingers at the opposition every time, it should look into its own affairs,” he said. 

Pilot said Pakistan infiltrated terrorists into India with the support of China. “The whole world knows that Pakistan was in the grey list. Pakistan gave shelter to Laden, Masood Azhar and other terrorists carry out their activities under the protection of Pakistan. We have been saying continuously that Pakistan is a country that nurtures and shelters terrorists, but it is unfortunate that the ceasefire was announced by the President of America, and neither the American President nor the Foreign Minister mentioned the word terrorism even once,” he pointed out. 

He also said that before this, the US President never weighed Pakistan on the same scale with India. “This is an insult to India. Pakistan has received huge amount of money from IMF. What is the guarantee that Pakistan will not use this money to promote terrorist activities. Apart from this, Pakistan got the support of countries like China but even its friendly countries did not come forward in support of India, which is a diplomatic failure of the government,” he stated. 

On this occasion, MP Deepender Hooda said the Congress Party believes in always putting the country before its politics. “When the enemy of the country has his eyes on the country, the Congress Party will be the first to come forward in unity. Today, 7 delegations of the country have gone to the whole world to put forward India’s position,” he said. 

“Let us expose before the world that Pakistan is not a trustworthy country. Pakistan is not capable of fighting a direct battle, so it attacks from behind. It is important to expose the truth of Pakistan because when ceasefire happened after the war, Pakistan was given a loan of more than 1 billion by the IMF. What is Pakistan being rewarded for? The world cannot reward a country that supports terrorism,” he added.

Meanwhile, in protest against the recent incident with MLA Ashok Arora, MP Deepender Hooda said the Congress Party will fight unitedly for the rights of the elected representatives. “We will take time from the Honorable Governor and will go there and put forth our point and will fight this battle from the road to the Parliament. If the officers in the District Development Monitoring Committee do not listen to the public representatives, then how will we fight for the lakhs of voters who have entrusted us with their responsibility,” he stated. 

He said he thought that the Chief Minister himself has been an MP, and will condemn this, and will instruct the officers that violation of the rights of MPs and MLAs will not be tolerated, but the Chief Minister has been biased. 

On this, State President Udaibhan said the Congress Party will also take this matter to the Privilege Committee. He gave the government 3 days to take legal action on this issue and said that if legal action is not taken in 3 days, then after this the Congress Party will decide the further strategy.

Chandigarh, May 24 – The Haryana Government  has notified the Model Online Transfer Policy under Articles 162 and 166 of the Constitution of India, a progressive initiative to ensure fair, transparent, and efficient employee transfers across government cadres. Effective immediately, the policy aims to enhance administrative efficiency and job satisfaction through a merit-based online system. A notification to this effect was issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi.

The policy covers employees in cadres with 50 or more sanctioned posts, excluding All India Services, Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch), and Allied Services, unless exempted by the Human Resource Department (HRD). Smaller cadres with fewer than 50 posts may be included at the competent authority’s discretion. All cadre posts, including headquarters positions, are part of the transfer drive. Within 15 days of notification, departments must publish a list of covered cadres, specifying Prescribed Tenure, Minimum Tenure, and Unit, with provisions for periodic revisions with HRD approval.

According to the policy, Post allocations are based on a composite merit score out of 80 points. Age contributes up to 60 points, calculated as age in days divided by 365 (up to four decimal points). For example, a 40-year-old employee scores approximately 40 points. Up to 20 points are awarded for special circumstances: 10 points for all female employees; 10 points for female employees who are unmarried and over 40, widows, divorced, or judicially separated; 10 points for male employees who are divorced, widowers with minor children, or judicially separated with minor children; 5 points for employees whose spouses work in State or Central Government if the transfer reduces posting distance; 10 points for spouses of military or paramilitary personnel; 10 points for employees or their immediate family with debilitating disorders (certified by authorized medical boards like AIIMS or PGI Chandigarh); 10 points for those with 100% differently abled or mentally challenged children; and up to 20 points for employees with disabilities under the RPWD Act 2016, based on disability percentage starting from 40%.

Qualifying debilitating disorders include Chronic Heart Diseases (e.g., Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure), Chronic Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Cirrhosis of Liver, Chronic Renal Failure, Epilepsy, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, Hemiplegia, Parkinson’s Disease, Degenerative Disorders of the Nervous System (e.g., Motor Neuron Disease), Chronic Demyelinating Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Multiple Sclerosis, Myopathies, Thalassemia, Haemophilia, Aplastic Anaemia, all types of Cancer, Schizophrenia, AIDS, and Organ Transplants (Heart, Liver, Kidney, Lung, Intestine). Valid medical certificates from authorized institutions are required for this.

Apart from this, an employee who has been awarded major penalty under HCS (Punishment &  Appeal) Rules, 2016 shall invite a penalty of -10 marks during the currency of the punishment.

Ensuring more transparency

Transparency is ensured through the publication of cadre details within 15 days, with the online system minimizing subjectivity. The policy supports employees with personal challenges, such as women, those with medical conditions, or disabled children, enhancing access to preferred postings. Departments must comply with the 15-day deadline, and employees should ensure documentation like medical certificates.

Employees may file grievances within 15 days of order issuance, but only after joining at the new place of posting. Complaints must be submitted through intraHaryana.nic.in, and will be addressed within the same time frame.

Administrative Powers and Relaxation

The Chief Minister retains the authority to relax or modify provisions in public interest or administrative exigency. The Human Resources Department will also be the final authority on clarifications.

General online transfers will be made preferably once in a year. However, transfer/posting necessitated

by promotion, direct recruitment or administrative exigencies, can be made anytime with the prior approval of the Chief Minister.

Repeal of Earlier Guidelines

All previous transfer policies, including the General Principles for Online Transfers (2020) and related departmental notifications, stand withdrawn from the date of this notification.

Rationalization Process

The department will undertake rationalization to redistribute or ascertain the number of posts in any unit based on administrative requirements and efficiency. This entire stage will be completed  within 15 days. Within first 7 days, the department will undertake the preliminary rationalization exercise. There may be a possibility that the number of employees posted in any unit are in excess of the administrative requirement. Such surplus employees will be required to participate  in the ongoing transfer drive. Amongst such surplus employees, the employee with the longest stay shall have to participate in the transfer drive. In case where more than one employee are

having the same period of stay, then the younger employee shall have to participate in the transfer drive. Further surplus employees, who belong to the Protected Category shall not be transferred  without their consent subject to the condition that not more than 50% of such excess employees in that unit belong to the Protected Category.

The new Model Online Transfer Policy reflects the Haryana Government’s commitment to ensuring fair, technology-driven governance. All departments have been instructed to complete the integration and publication of cadre-specific details promptly to facilitate the successful rollout of the new policy.