November 6th 2025.
Amidst tensions and discussions within the bureaucratic circles of the civic body, 17 senior officials have joined forces to oppose the continued presence of retired Deputy Municipal Commissioner Chandrashekhar Chore in a key position. The officials argue that the post should rightfully be held by someone from their own cadre. In a letter addressed to Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, they express their concerns over the vacancy causing a delay in promotions and creating a sense of injustice among eligible candidates.
This controversy stems from Chore's retirement on December 31, 2024, and his subsequent extension for another year, which is set to end next month. This decision has caused discontent among the senior officials, who believe that the vacancy should have been filled by someone within their own ranks. The joint letter, signed by Deputy and Joint Commissioners, highlights the fact that the post has been left vacant for two years and urges for immediate action to fill it from within the Deputy Commissioner, Joint Commissioner, or Assistant Commissioner cadre.
The officials stress the impact of filling the post from outside their cadre, stating that it has halted the promotions of Assistant Commissioners to Deputy Commissioners and has left several eligible officers waiting for opportunities. They express their dissatisfaction and request that the post be filled immediately from within their own ranks. However, Gagrani has chosen not to comment on the matter.
The letter has now been forwarded to the General Administration department for further processing, as it has received support from all the senior officials. Meanwhile, Chore has stated his commitment to following administrative decisions, as he always has in the past.
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