ECI Delivers Strong Blow to Mamata Banerjee, Gives 19-Hour Ultimatum Over IAS Transfers

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) has overturned the West Bengal government's decision to transfer three IAS officers.
• These officers were involved in the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the electoral roll, and their transfer without ECI permission violates rules.
• The ECI deemed the state government's action a serious violation, stating transfers cannot occur during electoral roll revision without consent.
• West Bengal's Chief Secretary has been directed to immediately reinstate the officers to their previous postings.
• A 19-hour ultimatum has been issued to submit a compliance report by 3:00 PM on January 28.

Why It Matters: ECI halts transfer of 3 IAS officers in West Bengal, issuing an ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee's government.