Hyderabad, June 1 -- The state government has reimposed a ban on transfers in Telangana, effective from Monday, June 1.

The ban applies to any transfer other than those arising out of promotions against clear vacancies; postings due to the disbandment of posts; reversions; repatriations; deputations (foreign service only); disciplinary proceedings; and postings to employees returning from long leave exceeding six months, against existing vacancies.

The Finance (HRM-I) Department issued GO MS No 57 on Monday, June 1, stating further that no relaxation proposals shall be entertained for a period of six months from June 1.

Any relaxation during this period will need approval through the prescribed higher-level government procedure.

In an...