However, in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases and public pressure, the state government had decided to continue with him. Additional Municipal Commissioner Santosh Patil, who was part of Hardikar’s team, has been promoted and transferred to Pune divisional commissioner. Another Additional Municipal Commissioner Pravin Tupe, one of the most senior-most officers who rose through the ranks, has taken voluntary retirement. All this has left Additional Municipal Commissioner Ajit Pawar overburdened with work. When contacted, Assistant Municipal Commissioner Anna Bodade said, “PCMC commissioner is on leave and may join next week.

Source: Indian Express December 30, 2020 06:33 UTC