try to convince him, as u have no option other than politely asking him to give to you transfer or write a letter to the icai giving valid reasons for transfer.
But u can not spoil relation with your principle. In extreme cases he can give a negative report about the articleship period resulting in canclelation of entire articleship training
Dear transfer is not possible without consent of the principal however he can write to the ICAI and justify the reasons for his transfer. However if possible to solve the issue with the help of others who knows the principal well.
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