In a major administrative overhaul, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced the official abolition of the long-standing 'Delhi Club' within the Central Public Works Department (CPWD). Speaking at the CPWD Foundation Day event, the minister emphasized that a robust and transparent online transfer policy has been enforced, effectively ending the era where officers could manipulate postings to remain stationed in coveted Delhi locations for 20 to 30 years without relocation.Resisting High-Profile VIP Pressure: Khattar Rejects Transfer Cancellation RequestsDetailing the resistance encountered during the policy's execution, Minister Khattar revealed that numerous influential personalities and political figures contacted him to stop specific officer transfers. He explained that officers entrenched in Lutyens' Delhi had cultivated deep networks of mutual dependency with influential individuals who relied on them for personal favors. Despite intense political pressure, the ministry firmly rejected all recommendations, prioritizing systemic equity and institutional integrity over individual privilege.Implementing The Successful Haryana Model: Transforming CPWD's Work CultureDrawing parallels to his tenure as the Chief Minister of Haryana, Khattar recalled introducing an online automated transfer mechanism for school teachers in 2015. Despite initial skepticism from political quarters regarding the loss of discretionary influence, a subsequent administrative survey revealed a staggering 93 percent satisfaction rate among teachers. Reaffirming his long-held belief since 1996 that rule-based systems empower employees, the minister urged CPWD personnel to reject patronage culture and dedicate their expertise toward public welfare and transparent governance.
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