MUMBAI: Mumbai Deputy Mayor and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena corporator Sanjay Ghadi has written to the Municipal Commissioner, seeking the allotment of a vacant civic bungalow within the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan premises in Byculla, citing the long commute from his residence in Dahisar and the need to attend official meetings on time.In a letter addressed to the Commissioner, Ghadi said his daily commute between Dahisar (East) and the BMC headquarters at Fort takes a considerable amount of time and is frequently delayed due to traffic congestion. He said the commute causes “mental and physical distress” and affects his ability to reach the civic headquarters on time for administrative meetings, seminars, public interactions and other official programmes.
The Deputy Mayor also pointed out that the ongoing monsoon is likely to make commuting even more difficult.Ghadi has requested that the bungalow vacated by former Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Ashwini Joshi following her transfer be allotted to him as his official residence. He said the accommodation, located within the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan campus in Byculla, is close to the BMC headquarters and would enable him to discharge his official responsibilities more efficiently.In the letter, Ghadi said staying near the headquarters would help him attend civic meetings and administrative programmes on time while ensuring quicker service delivery to citizens.
