India, Feb. 22 -- Announcing a policy aimed to provide stability in official postings, Cabinet minister Rao Narbir Singh, during HT Gururgam First's thrid monthly RWA meet on Saturday, said that transfers of officials within a short time period often hinders development works in the city.

Officials from the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) acknowledged the issue of frequent transfers raised by resident welfare groups (RWA). "Often, officers are moved within six months, even before they can begin executing solutions on the ground," an official said.

Responding to the concerns, Singh said, "Till 2027, officials will not be transferred unless there is a complaint of corruption. As a governm...