NARENDRA PRASAD vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court held that there is no legal requirement for an employee to be heard prior to transfer when such transfer is made for administrative exigencies. However, the Court recognized that the timing of the transfer should consider the academic needs of the employee's children, especially if there is no urgent necessity for the transfer. The Court set aside the tribunal's order and directed that the transfer should not be effected until the end of the current academic year, thereby allowing the appeal.