Election Commission questions Maharashtra officials over transfer compliance before elections

The Election Commission of India has requested explanations from Maharashtra's chief secretary and police director general for not fully implementing transfer orders for officials before the elections. Key officers in Mumbai have not been relocated as required. The Commission issued a directive on July 31 to transfer officials who have served over three years in their current positions. A compliance report was due by August 31, but the chief secretary has not provided a complete response. The chief election commissioner has expressed dissatisfaction with the state administration's delays, emphasizing that further inaction will not be accepted. Over 100 inspector-level and revenue officials in Mumbai remain in their posts despite the orders.