The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Hyderabad has overturned the Department of Personnel and Training’s (DoPT) order, allowing IAS officer BP Acharya to return to the Telangana cadre. The CAT’s decision comes after Acharya was transferred to the Centre in 2016. The tribunal noted that the DoPT’s order was against the principles of natural justice and violated the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre rules. This ruling has reinstated Acharya to the Telangana cadre, where he will resume his duties. The CAT’s decision has been seen as a victory for Acharya, who has been embroiled in a legal battle over his cadre transfer for years. The case has garnered significant attention in the administrative circles of Telangana and has now been resolved in his favor. This development is likely to have implications for other IAS officers facing similar issues with cadre transfers. The CAT’s decision highlights the importance of following due process and adhering to the rules and regulations governing such transfers. Acharya’s return to the Telangana cadre is expected to bring stability and continuity to the state’s administrative machinery. The resolution of this case underscores the significance of upholding the principles of natural justice and administrative integrity in the Indian bureaucracy.