India, Aug. 12 -- The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Jammu has issued a stern warning to top health officials in Jammu and Kashmir, granting two weeks to comply with a previous order for transferring a long-serving doctor or face attachment of their salaries. The directive comes amid allegations of discriminatory transfer practices within the health department, especially under the watch of the Commissioner Secretary.

In an order dated August 7, 2025, the tribunal expressed indignation over the non-compliance with its earlier ruling from February 27, 2025, which mandated the transfer of Dr. Rajesh Kumar, a Consultant Physician posted at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Nowshera. Dr. Kumar has been stationed at the same location for ...