Team Goemkarponn
Margao: The Margao Municipal Council (MMC) has decided to initiate action against municipal employees who remain absent during official flag-hoisting ceremonies, stating that such indiscipline will no longer be tolerated.
MMC Chairperson Damodar Shirodkar said a final decision on the proposed action would be taken within the next two to three days. He also expressed concern over staff remaining absent from regular duties under the pretext of Booth Level Officer (BLO) work, which, he said, has been causing inconvenience to the public.
To address the issue, the council resolved to write to the Election Commission and the District Collector seeking clarity on the working hours and responsibilities of employees after completion of BLO duties. The move received unanimous support from all councillors present at the meeting.
During the meeting, the council also approved the minutes of the previous meeting and announced strict action against open dumping of garbage within the municipal limits. Citizens were urged to contact 9112228200 if waste is not collected in their areas.
Additionally, the MMC granted approval for the installation of 25 new CCTV cameras across the city and sanctioned the purchase of a new night soil tanker. The tanker will be procured using ₹30 lakh sanctioned by the Central Government.
The council said the decisions were aimed at improving civic discipline, cleanliness, and public safety in Margao.
