Deccan Herald 04.09.2013
New MCC chief’s posting challenged
M R Ravi, assumed charge as the Commissioner of
MCC for the second time here on Tuesday. However, indications are that
the term of the newly-appointed Commissioner of Mysore City Corporation
(MCC), will be shortlived, as Karnataka Administrative Tribunal (KAT) is
expected to issue a judgement regarding his appointment today.
According
to credible sources, a petition has been filed by outgoing Commissioner
P G Ramesh in KAT regarding Ravi’s appointment, alleging that it was in
violation with Cadre and Recruitment (C&R) rules of the Department
of Personnel and Administrative Reforms.
As per C&R rules, a
person appointed as commissioner of a City Corporation must either be an
Indian Administrative Service officer or Karnataka Administrative
Service ‘selection’ grade officer or Karnataka Municipal Administrative
Service ‘selection’ grade officer.
However, sources said, Ravi
was not yet a ‘selection’ grade officer, due to which his appointment is
likely to be revoked. “Since, he was not a ‘selection’ grade officer
during his previous appointment as Commissioner of MCC, Ravi was
transferred from MCC,” the source said.
Ravi told reporters that priority will be given to cleanliness during Dasara, owing to large tourist inflow.
He
said, problems related to streetlights and developmental works needed
immediate attention, which would be looked into at the earliest.
He
noted that Dasara works will be completed in time. “Strict action
against erring officers will be taken, while contractors will be
blacklisted for sub-standard works. The same was done last year,” Ravi
said.
