While the rules permit such moves under specific circumstances, the sheer scale of this in the region has sparked conversations within bureaucratic and political circles about cadre management, institutional balance, and the growing presence of ‘power couples’ in governance. The transfer is typically to the cadre of the spouse.

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) approves these, often ensuring the officer is assigned to the spouse's cadre. The Haryana cadre is particularly preferred, with numerous IAS officers including from West Bengal, Tripura, and UP cadres) transferring there in recent years following marriages to Haryana-based officers.