William Logan was the Collector of the then district of Malabar. He studied the history and geography of the region and wrote MALABAR MANUAL, a wonderful source of information about the country under his rule.This could not have happened, had he been transferred after a small period after his posting, as is the custom nowadays.
A long innings gives the incumbent enough time to learn about the problems of the district, its inhabitants, their culture and traditions etc.
He can plan development works on a long term basis which is very necessary and can be held responsible for his work. Other functionaries under him may also be left undisturbed. This will ensure continuity and smooth working, too.
There were a number of railway accounts clerks in workshops, in the Sourashtra region in Gujarat, when I happened to be in charge of the audit wing in 1970. There were practically no mistakes for us to point out. My assistants told me the reason.
Every worker is looking after the same portion of the job, making him something of a specialist.He can do a thing in much shorter time than a new incumbent. He does no mistake.This was the explanation.
If a man is assured of fixed posting, he can plan for the future by constructing a house etc.The rule of routine transfers breeds corruption. I was told about the bulk transfer order in Railway Protection Force. The head clerk deliberately leaks out the names of those affected. When they approach him, he will note down the names, if given a bribe. He will then retype the pages. As the Officer signs only the last page, he will not even know about it!
Transfers involve payment of transportation allowance. This waste can be avoided.
It is high time for those concerned to review existing system.
A long innings gives the incumbent enough time to learn about the problems of the district, its inhabitants, their culture and traditions etc.
He can plan development works on a long term basis which is very necessary and can be held responsible for his work. Other functionaries under him may also be left undisturbed. This will ensure continuity and smooth working, too.
There were a number of railway accounts clerks in workshops, in the Sourashtra region in Gujarat, when I happened to be in charge of the audit wing in 1970. There were practically no mistakes for us to point out. My assistants told me the reason.
Every worker is looking after the same portion of the job, making him something of a specialist.He can do a thing in much shorter time than a new incumbent. He does no mistake.This was the explanation.
If a man is assured of fixed posting, he can plan for the future by constructing a house etc.The rule of routine transfers breeds corruption. I was told about the bulk transfer order in Railway Protection Force. The head clerk deliberately leaks out the names of those affected. When they approach him, he will note down the names, if given a bribe. He will then retype the pages. As the Officer signs only the last page, he will not even know about it!
Transfers involve payment of transportation allowance. This waste can be avoided.
It is high time for those concerned to review existing system.
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