Singh was appointed by the HC as the chairman of the three-member SIT. The other two members are Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Mohan Jha, who was chosen by the state government, and IPS officer Satish Varma, who was the choice of the petitioners.
Singh, who belongs to the Union Territory cadre, has been recently transferred to Mizoram as Inspector General of Police.
SIT members said that Singh’s transfer would not “really” affect the process of investigation but procedures of questioning, examination of evidence, etc. could be delayed.
“We were told about Singh’s transfer about a month ago but the decision came only last week. Since he has moved quite far from Gujarat, he could find it difficult to be present during questioning, examination of evidence or in meetings where high-level decisions are taken,” an SIT officer said.
SIT officials said since Singh remains the chairman of the team, all decisions would have to be taken with his consent.
The SIT team is to submit its investigation report on April 8 in the Gujarat High Court.