The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) administration has taken a precautionary measure by barring a former deputy mayor from entering its premises until further orders. This decision comes after a woman employee accused him of misconduct at the civic headquarters.
- **Barred from Premises**: The former deputy mayor has been prohibited from entering the municipal corporation premises until further orders.
- **Complaint Lodged**: A woman employee lodged an oral complaint with the civic body’s Vishakha committee, prompting the administration to take action.
- **Resentment Among Staff**: The incident has triggered resentment among civic employees, with staff members demanding strict action against the former elected representative.
Context
The alleged incident took place on Thursday afternoon while a meeting of the PMC standing committee was underway. According to the employee’s complaint, the former deputy mayor allegedly entered the municipal secretary department, held her hand and spoke to her in an inappropriate manner. The woman was working in the department when the alleged incident occurred.
Advocate Nisha Chavan, legal adviser and chairperson of the PMC Vishakha committee, said, “The woman approached us and met me personally and complained about the incident. However, we have not received a written complaint from her. She will submit a written complaint next week.”
Response
The civic administration has taken a cautious approach by barring the former deputy mayor from entering the municipal corporation premises until further orders. Rakesh Vitkar, PMC security chief, said, “Following the incident, the said person has been prohibited from entering the municipal corporation premises until further orders. The decision has been taken as a precautionary administrative measure following the alleged incident.”
It remains to be seen how the Vishakha committee will proceed with the complaint and what action will be taken against the former deputy mayor. The committee will take action after receiving the formal complaint from the woman employee.
Forward Context
The civic administration will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of its employees. The Vishakha committee will submit its report and recommend action against the former deputy mayor once they receive the written complaint from the woman employee.