Now, Pardeshi admn caught in Rs 25 lakh ‘garbage stink’

Jagdale had recommended purchase of a costly machine that was not required. "Besides, there was no competitive bidding," he had alleged.

At a press conference on Monday, Sena leader Sarang Kamtekar, said, "Municipal Commissioner is the final authority to approve the proposal. Similar was the case in Dr Jagdale's case. Now, will the Municipal Commissioner take action against his administration and himself ?."

Denying allegations, PCMC executive engineer Sanjay Kulkarni, said, "I have not received any complaint from Sena. We have not purchased the product in bulk as has been alleged."

He, however, conceded that the final authority in approving the plan is the commissioner and the standing committee. PCMC officials said since the Municipal Commissioner was in Mumbai for a meeting with the Chief Minister, he will look into matter after he returns.

After second threat letter, PCMC chief's security stepped up

The police have stepped up security for Municipal Commissioner Shrikar Pardeshi following a second "threat letter" was received by the civic body last week. The first letter threatening to harm Pardeshi was received by PCMC in June. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone III) Shahaji Umap on Monday said they have provided round-the-clock security to the Municipal Commissioner both at his residence and at the civic headquarters. "The number of security guards have been increased from two to four," he said. Pardeshi id under fire from citizens whose illegal structures built after March 31, 2012 are being demolished by his administration. "There is feeling that we are carrying the drive on our own. But the fact is that we are implementing the directives of the High Court," he said.

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