Irregular Appointments in Kalyan-Dombivli Town Planning Department Spark Assembly Debate

A controversy has emerged over alleged irregular appointments in the Town Planning Department of the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), prompting questions in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated no new posts were created or appointments made, but sources indicate that positions like Town Planning Development Officer and Deputy Engineer were established and filled without state approval. MLA Shashikant Shinde raised concerns about the legitimacy of these appointments and the clearance of around 110 building-related files, highlighting administrative discrepancies within KDMC.