THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 11337 OF 2008 O R D E R: The petitioner was appointed as a Constable, in the Railway Protection Force, in the year 1975, and thereafter, he earned promotion as Head Constable in the East-Coast Railway. Ever since his appointment, he has worked in the Waltair Division only. Through an order, dated 6.5.2008, the 2nd respondent transferred the petitioner to Khurda Road Division. The petitioner challenges the same, on several grounds. He contends that he is at the verge of retirement and has several domestic problems. It is also pleaded that for the first time, transfer of Head Constables is affected, outside the division. Petitioner claims to have made a representation, dated 7.5.2008, narrating his problems, and complaining that no action has been taken thereon; he has filed this writ petition, assailing the order of transfer. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. Though the petitioner submits that the transfer is affected beyond the division, for the first time, he is not able to cite any provision, which prohibits such transfer. Be that as it may, the petitioner is said to be on the verge of retirement. Almost in every service of Government, transfer of an employee, at the verge of retirement, is virtually discouraged. Apart from the fact that the petitioner is due to retire within two years, he has cited certain domestic problems also. The representation of the petitioner needs to be considered by the 2nd respondent. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 2nd respondent to examine the representation submitted by the petitioner and pass appropriate orders, within a period of four weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Till such time, the petitioner shall not be compelled to join at the new station. There shall be no order as to costs. ________________ 13th June 2008 Note: Issue C.C. by 16.6.2008. (B/0) PAN