Karnataka High Court Upholds Government’s Power to Transfer Drugs Inspector Without Fresh Notification

The Karnataka High Court has upheld the State’s authority to transfer a Drugs Inspector, holding that such administrative actions do not require fresh notifications under Section 21 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

The Court ruled that once an inspector is duly appointed, their jurisdiction extends to any area they are legitimately transferred to, allowing administrative flexibility without impacting regulatory powers.

It also found no illegality or irregularity in the Magistrate’s procedure while taking cognisance of a complaint filed by the competent authority.

The plea challenging the transfer was accordingly dismissed.

[Vishwanath Kadli v State of Karnataka]