Executive Engineer Suspended for Failing to Assume New Role in Hyderabad
Executive engineer suspended for not assuming charge of new post
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R.V. Karnan, the Commissioner of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in India, has suspended executive engineer S. Sreenivas for not taking charge of his new position after a transfer. He was assigned to oversee the Malakpet and Moosarambagh divisions on April 8, 2026, but has yet to report for duty.
- 01Suspension issued by the Commissioner of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
- 02S. Sreenivas was transferred on April 8, 2026.
- 03He was supposed to assume charge of the Malakpet and Moosarambagh divisions.
- 04Failure to report for duty led to the suspension.
- 05The incident highlights accountability within municipal departments.
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R.V. Karnan, the Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), has suspended executive engineer S. Sreenivas for not assuming charge of his new post. Sreenivas, who was on deputation from the Public Health Department and previously served as the executive engineer for Solid Waste Management and Transport, was transferred on April 8, 2026. He was assigned to the Malakpet and Moosarambagh divisions in the Charminar zone but has failed to report for his new duties. The suspension order emphasizes the importance of accountability and timely action within municipal departments, particularly in managing public services effectively.
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The suspension may prompt other officials to adhere to their duties more diligently, ensuring better public service management.
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