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Hassan City Corporation Commissioner Suspended for Negligence in Waste Management
Shivamogga/Hassan, October 28, 2025 (IST) – The Commissioner of Hassan City Corporation, R. Krishnamurthy, has been placed on compulsory leave following a directive from Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Lathakumari. The suspension stems from Mr. Krishnamurthy’s alleged negligence in addressing the city’s solid waste management issues.
During an inspection earlier this week, Ms. Lathakumari discovered significant accumulations of municipal solid waste in numerous wards of the city, including waste piles in proximity to the Hunasinakere tank. She immediately instructed Commissioner Krishnamurthy to resolve the problem.
According to an official memo, Mr. Krishnamurthy reportedly cited a shortage of staff as the reason for his inability to clear the waste promptly. Deputy Commissioner Lathakumari deemed his response as “careless” and his conduct “unsuitable for a government official.”
Effective Tuesday, Mr. Krishnamurthy is on compulsory leave. K.M. Ramesh, the Commissioner of the Hassan Urban Development Authority, will assume the additional charge of City Corporation Commissioner in the interim. The situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding effective waste management in the region.
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