Government transfers 162 GST officials
In a major administrative shake-up, the Delhi Government has transferred 162 officers and staff members in the Trade and Taxes Department following a surprise inspection by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta that revealed serious lapses and absenteeism.
The action comes after the Chief Minister’s visit to the State GST office at ITO on April 8, where several officials were found absent, and irregularities in functioning were flagged. Acting on her directions, the department initiated large-scale transfers, including three Assistant Commissioners, as part of a wider effort to enforce discipline and accountability.
Officials said the reshuffle targeted employees who had been posted in the same department or location for over three years. The move is being seen as part of a broader administrative overhaul aimed at tightening oversight and improving efficiency in the department.
The transfers include 58 Grade I Section Officers, 22 Grade II Assistant Section Officers, 74 Grade III Senior Assistants, and five Grade IV Junior Assistants. The inclusion of officers across multiple levels indicates that the action was not limited to a particular rank but extended across the hierarchy.
During the inspection earlier this month, the Chief Minister had issued clear instructions to ensure strict discipline at all levels.
She directed that attendance be monitored through biometric systems and ordered that show cause notices be issued to officials found absent from duty.
The Chief Minister also made it clear that any disruption in public services would lead to accountability being fixed on the concerned officials. She emphasised that governance must remain responsive and that negligence affecting citizens would not be tolerated.
Reiterating her position after the transfers, the Chief Minister said that transparency and accountability remain central to her government’s functioning. She stressed that there would be zero tolerance towards corruption, administrative negligence, and irregular practices.
She also indicated that surprise inspections would continue in the future to ensure that departments function efficiently and remain answerable to the public. Officials failing to meet their responsibilities, she said, would face strict action.
