Is Bank of Baroda Violating Court Order? Officers Union calls for Urgent Action

The All India Bank of Baroda Officers’ Union (AIBOBOU) has raised serious concerns against the management of the Bank of Baroda. AIBOBOU has said that the Bank of Baroda is violating the court order. The union has said that the bank relieved several officers from their positions against their will, in direct defiance of the court stay order. Recently, Bank of Baroda Officers filed a case in court against the new transfer policy issued by Bank of Baroda. The Court has ordered a stay on the Transfers of Officers in the Bank of Baroda. But AIBOBOU has issued an urgent letter saying that Bank of Baroda is not following the court order and has relieved officers. Click here to download Court Order.

According to a circular issued by AIBOBOU on May 17, 2025, the Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, in its interim order dated May 16, 2025, had clearly directed that no officer affiliated with AIBOBOU should be relieved from duty without their consent. This direction is part of an ongoing case (Writ Petition No. 13126/2024) that challenges the bank’s inter-zonal transfer policy.

What the Court Ordered

The High Court granted temporary protection to officers, stating that:

• Officers who are members of AIBOBOU and unwilling to be relieved should not be transferred until the next hearing on May 30, 2025.
• Only those officers who voluntarily request to be relieved can be excluded from this protection.

Allegations Against the Bank

Despite the court’s order, the union claims:

• The bank disabled access to the HR Connect portal on the same day the order was issued. This portal is normally used by officers to change or update their union membership details.
• In response, many officers used alternate official channels, such as direct emails to the HRMS team and their reporting authorities, to confirm their decision to join AIBOBOU and refuse transfer.
• However, some of these officers still received relieving emails from their controlling authorities, which the union considers a clear case of contempt of court.

AIBOBOU has condemned the actions of the bank, stating that this represents wilful disobedience of a legal directive, and has pledged to take legal steps to hold the responsible officials accountable.

Call for Immediate Action by Officers

AIBOBOU has asked any officer who has been wrongly relieved to send the following documents immediately to the union’s official email (aibobou.aiboa@gmail.com):

1. A copy of their AIBOBOU membership form
2. Proof of payment of admission and subscription fees
3. Copies of emails sent to HRMS and controlling authorities confirming union affiliation
4. A copy of the relieving communication
5. Full name, designation, and location of the official who issued the relieving order

The union emphasized that these documents are essential to proceed with contempt of court petitions against bank officials who violated the court’s directions.

Union Stands Firm on Officers’ Rights

In the circular, General Secretary K. Srinivasarao reaffirmed the union’s commitment to protecting the rights of its members. He reminded officers that the right to choose or change union affiliation is protected under Indian law, and that technical hurdles or managerial pressure cannot override that right. He assured affected officers that AIBOBOU will pursue all necessary legal steps to defend its members and uphold the court’s authority.

This incident highlights the growing tension between the officers’ union and Bank of Baroda’s top management over the implementation of its transfer policy. With the next High Court hearing scheduled for May 30, 2025, both sides are preparing for what could be a significant legal showdown over employee rights and compliance with judicial orders.

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