Date:02/08/2005 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2005/08/02/stories/2005080215501200.htm

Other States - Bihar

Kang turns down Buta's request

PATNA: In an apparent move to patch-up with the aggrieved Bihar Chief Secretary, G. S. Kang, who went on protest leave over the transfer of 17 IPS officers, Governor Buta Singh today visited Mr. Kang's residence and requested him to join work, but the senior official turned down the request.

``I told the Governor that my stand on the issue was based on principle and in no case am I prepared to make compromise on it,'' Mr. Kang said. ``I politely refused his [Mr. Buta's] request to return to work''.

PTI