Kerala DHS Transfer Dispute Continues as Reena and Additional DHS Both Claim Charge
Kerala's Director of Health Services, K.J. Reena, was unable to assume charge after the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) stayed her transfer, as the Additional DHS, V. Meenakshy, who was temporarily holding the post, refused to vacate without formal government instructions. Both officials remained in the office amid police presence. The state government has appealed the tribunal's order, asserting the transfer was lawful and citing concerns over Reena's prior decisions, including a letter about medical duties during the Sabarimala pilgrimage.