Archive · 6 Nov 2025
17 Mumbai Civic Officials Protest Retired Officer Holding Key Post, Demand Internal Promotions
Imagine a big company where some important people have retired but are still working in their old jobs.
Now, the other employees who are waiting for a promotion feel it's not fair because these retired people are taking up spots that should go to them.
In Mumbai, 17 senior city officials wrote a letter saying the same thing about a retired official who is still in a key position.
They want someone from their own team to get the job so that others can get promoted.
They feel that if the job isn't given to someone within the company, it's blocking the career path for many.
The city's top boss hasn't commented, but the letter is being looked into.
17 senior Mumbai civic officials have jointly protested against retired Deputy Municipal Commissioner Chandrashekhar Chore holding a key post.
The officials demand that the post be filled by an officer from within their own cadre, citing stalled promotions.
Retired DMC Chandrashekhar Chore's tenure was extended for a year after his retirement on December 31, 2024.
The protesting officials claim that keeping the post vacant or filled externally has created a sense of injustice for eligible Assistant Commissioners awaiting promotion.
The matter has been forwarded to the General Administration department for further processing, while the Municipal Commissioner declined to comment.
- Who
- 17 senior civic officials of the Mumbai civic body
- What
- Jointly opposed retired Deputy Municipal Commissioner Chandrashekhar Chore continuing in a key post and demanded promotions from within the cadre.
- When
- The protest involves a letter sent to the Municipal Commissioner, following Chore's retirement on December 31, 2024, and subsequent extension.
- Where
- Mumbai civic body
- Why
- The officials argue that keeping the post vacant or filled by an external/retired officer has stalled promotions from Assistant to Deputy Commissioner, causing a sense of injustice.
Senior Civic Officials
Current Administration & Retired Official
Post Occupancy
Senior Civic Officials
Retired DMC Chandrashekhar Chore should not hold the key post; it should be filled by an internal candidate from the Deputy Commissioner/Additional Commissioner cadre.
Current Administration & Retired Official
Retired DMC Chandrashekhar Chore's tenure was extended, and he stated he follows administrative decisions.
Impact on Promotions
Senior Civic Officials
Keeping the post vacant or filled by an external/retired officer has stalled promotions from Assistant to Deputy Commissioner, creating a sense of injustice.
Current Administration & Retired Official
The administration has not commented on the matter, and the letter has been forwarded to the General Administration department for further process.
- Number of Protesting Officials
- 17
- Retired Official's Name
- Chandrashekhar Chore
- Retired Official's Former Position
- Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Commissioner's Office)
- Retired Official's Retirement Date
- December 31, 2024
- Extension Period
- 1 year (ending next month)
- Municipal Commissioner
- Bhushan Gagrani