Transfer at the age of 59

Dear Sir/Madam, By the way of introduction, my name is Rajendra Kumar, i have a query with regards to my father transfer issue. my father is currently working as a Taluka panchayat officer with Karnataka state., recently he got a transfer from my native place which is gulbarga to Kolar district on the ground that he premises of hostel were he was incharge were not properly maintained. Now only 10 months are left for his retirement which is due by 31st oct 2017. My father was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2013 and he underwent surgeries there after and resumed his service in 2014, since then my father has been recommended med for strict adherence to medical routine and homely foods. He has serves to close to 40years of service with honesty, integrity and loyalty. But unfortunately now he is burdened with this transfer issue with hardly 10 months of service left. Hence would certanly like inputs and suggestion on how to retain my father service to his native place where he was posted earlier.? Even article 371j says an employeee from this region should not be posted outsided hyderabad karnataka region, he is 59 years old and have a strong medical condition.. Please advice..