Team Goemkarponn
MORMUGAO: Margao Municipal Council Chief Officer Madhu Narvekar has taken charge as the Chief Officer of the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC), at a crucial time when the civic body is dealing with the aftermath of the devastating Vasco Sunday Market fire and the rehabilitation of affected traders.
According to information available, Narvekar assumed charge of the MMC on November 6. In view of the additional administrative responsibilities arising from the fire incident and the subsequent rehabilitation process, he has reportedly been visiting the MMC office daily since taking over.
Sources said Narvekar has already started attending to various administrative and civic matters falling under the jurisdiction of the Mormugao Municipal Council.
“The Chief Officer has been coming to the MMC on a daily basis and has started handling issues pertaining to the municipal council’s jurisdiction. However, from next week onwards, considering that he is also the Chief Officer of Margao Municipal Council, another Class A municipality, he is expected to visit Mormugao thrice a week,” a source said.
Narvekar’s additional charge comes at a challenging time for the MMC, with the civic body involved in coordinating various aspects of the rehabilitation of traders affected by the massive fire at the Vasco Sunday Market.
It may be recalled that MMC Chief Officer Siddhivinayak Naik was transferred barely days after the devastating fire, with Narvekar being entrusted with the additional responsibility of the Mormugao civic body.
Naik’s sudden transfer, at a time when the municipal administration was dealing with one of its biggest challenges in recent years, had raised eyebrows and triggered political speculation over the circumstances surrounding his departure.
Narvekar’s appointment is expected to ensure administrative continuity at the civic body while facilitating the rehabilitation of affected traders and the implementation of proposed arrangements to address their concerns.
