(1) The Commission in considering requests for transfers shall take into account the good and welfare of the teaching service and the recommendations of the Permanent Secretary.
(2) When a transfer is to a parallel post or a special assignment and does not entail any increase in emoluments of a member of the Teaching Service, it may be approved by the Commission—
(a) on the request of a member of the Teaching Service who wishes to be transferred, subject to prior consultation with the appropriate authority;
(b) on the recommendation of the Permanent Secretary, Board of Management or Relevant Authority; or
(c) as a result of disciplinary proceedings instituted against a member of the Teaching Service whose transfer is sought.
(3) When considering transfers the Commission shall invite the Board of Management or Relevant Authority of the school or institution affected, (as well as the teacher), to make any representations regarding the proposed transfer and the Commission shall give full consideration and due weight to all such representations before arriving at a decision.
(4) Before any transfer is effected, reasonable notice should be given and as far as possible such transfer should coincide with the beginning of the school year, and in any event a transfer shall not be effected during any term of the school year except under extenuating circumstances.
(5) Despite the above provisions, the Commission may take immediate action to transfer a teacher where the Commission is satisfied that delay in effecting such transfer would be inimical to the best interest of the Teaching Service.