Mumbai: BMC Reshuffles Six Assistant Commissioners, Assigns Additional Charge to Three Engineers Amid Scrutiny Over Civic Administration
Mumbai, 31st July 2026: In the wake of recent civic incidents, including the fatal tree collapse in Chembur, the Sakinaka accident, and widespread waterlogging during heavy rains, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has undertaken a major administrative reshuffle aimed at improving governance and accelerating civic operations.
Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has ordered the internal transfer of six Assistant Commissioners across various ward offices. Additionally, three Executive Engineers have been entrusted with the additional responsibility of Assistant Commissioner to strengthen administrative functioning.
The move comes as the BMC faces growing criticism over its handling of monsoon-related emergencies and civic infrastructure, prompting the civic administration to streamline operations and improve accountability.
Prithviraj Chavan Promoted
As part of the reshuffle, Prithviraj Chavan, who was serving as Assistant Commissioner in the Property Department at the BMC headquarters, has been promoted on an ad hoc basis as Deputy Municipal Commissioner. He has also been assigned the important responsibility of overseeing the Central Purchase Department.
Key Transfers and Additional Responsibilities
Among the major transfers:
Alka Sasane has been transferred from the Market/C Ward to M-East Ward.
Gajanan Bellale has been shifted from A Ward to the Property Department.
Ujjwal Ingole has been transferred from M-East Ward to A Ward.
The BMC has also entrusted additional responsibilities to senior officials:
Swapnaja Kshirsagar will continue to oversee G-South Ward while also handling the Assessor and Collector portfolio.
Yogita Kolhe, in addition to managing T Ward, has been given charge of the Encroachment Removal Department (Eastern Suburbs).
The administrative overhaul is expected to enhance coordination across departments and ensure faster decision-making as Mumbai continues to deal with monsoon-related challenges and increased public scrutiny over civic services.
