The present invention encompasses a changeover or transfer switch comprising of a handle (10) a housing (12) having at least two sets of terminals (14) arranged in a zigzag manner a bridge assembly (16) having at least two rows of moving contacts on either side adapted centrally to the housing (12) a mechanism for transmitting rotational motion of the handle (10) / shaft (28) to the bridge assembly (16) and a cover (18) wherein the interlocking of the terminals (14) and the moving contacts (20) turn the switch ON.
