Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Maharashtra Transfers AMC Amit Saini Amid Scam Allegations
Amit Saini, who was in charge of the Mumbai city government, was moved to a different job after some people said he was involved in a scam.
They said that people were being moved to different jobs for money.
The government decided to move Amit Saini and put a stop to other job changes to make sure everything is fair.
A new person, Avinash Dhakane, will take Amit Saini's place.
Some people who work for the city government are also being investigated.
Additional Municipal Commissioner Amit Saini was transferred by the Maharashtra government amid scam allegations.
Avinash Dhakane, Member Secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, will succeed Saini.
Allegations of a cash-for-transfer scam were made by activist Anil Galgali and city BJP chief Ameet Satam.
Transfers of over 160 engineers were stayed pending an inquiry.
The issue was raised in the monsoon assembly session, highlighting the controversy.
- Who
- Additional Municipal Commissioner Amit Saini
- What
- Transfer from position due to scam allegations
- When
- Thursday, May 2024
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- Allegations of a cash-for-transfer scam within the civic body
- Transferred Official
- Amit Saini
- New Appointee
- Avinash Dhakane
- Allegations
- Cash-for-transfer scam
- Allegators
- Anil Galgali, Ameet Satam
- Action Taken
- Transfers of 160 engineers stayed
- Date of Transfer
- Thursday, May 2024
- Duration in Office
- 20 months