The Government of Andhra Pradesh recently issued a significant set of orders concerning the transfers and postings of Municipal Commissioners within the state’s urban administration. These administrative changes are detailed in the Government Order G.O.RT.No. 672, dated August 29, 2024, under the purview of the Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) Department. This comprehensive reshuffling aims to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal services across various districts by reassigning responsibilities to seasoned and capable officers.
Transfers and Postings of Municipal Commissioners in Andhra Pradesh
Sri PVVD Prasada Rao, Municipal Commissioner Grade-I, currently serving as Zonal Commissioner at Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, is transferred and appointed as Commissioner of Srikakulam Municipal Corporation on his current pay, filling the existing vacancy.
Sri S. Manohar, Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, presently serving as Municipal Commissioner in Amalapuram and under orders of transfer to report to the Director of Municipal Administration (DMA), AP, for further posting as per the referenced G.O, is now posted as Deputy Commissioner at Kakinada Municipal Corporation on his current pay. He replaces Sri G. Sekhar, Deputy Commissioner, who is transferred and directed to report to the DMA, AP, for further posting.
Sri T. Nagendra Kumar, Superintendent at GVMC, currently serving as Municipal Commissioner in Palasa Kasibugga, is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Kovvur on his current pay, replacing Sri K. Daniel Joseph, Revenue Officer, who is also transferred.
Sri K. Daniel Joseph, Revenue Officer, Category-II, currently serving as Municipal Commissioner of Kovvur, is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Kanigiri on his current pay. He replaces Sri T. V. Ranga Rao, Municipal Commissioner, who is transferred and directed to report to the DMA, AP, for further posting.
Sri M. Anjaiah, Municipal Commissioner Grade-II, currently serving as Municipal Commissioner in Puttaparti, is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Narasapuram on his current pay, filling the existing vacancy.
Sri B. Siva Reddy, Municipal Commissioner Grade-I, who is awaiting posting, is appointed as Deputy Commissioner at Eluru Municipal Corporation on his current pay, filling the existing vacancy.
Sri C. Ganga Prasad, Municipal Commissioner Grade-III, currently serving as Municipal Commissioner in Sullurpeta, is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Atmakur, Nellore District, replacing Sri Shaik Fazulullah, who is transferred and directed to report to the DMA, AP, for further posting.
Sri V. Mallikarjuna, Municipal Commissioner Grade-I, who is awaiting posting, is appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Adoni on his current pay, filling the existing vacancy.
Smt. S. Baby, Revenue Officer, Category-III, Yemmiganur Municipality, is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Nandikotkur on her current pay, replacing Sri T. Sudhakara Reddy, Senior Auditor in the State Audit Department, who is repatriated to his parent department.
Sri G. Nagaraju, Additional Director, currently serving as Regional Director-cum-Appellate Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Visakhapatnam, is transferred and appointed as Commissioner of Ananthapuramu Municipal Corporation on his current pay, filling the existing vacancy.
Sri B. Prahalad, Sanitary Inspector in Kadiri, is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Puttaparthi on his current pay, replacing Sri M. Anjaiah, who is transferred.
Sri A. Prasad, Manager, Category-III, currently serving as Town Project Officer, Nellore Municipal Corporation on deputation, is transferred and appointed as Assistant Commissioner at Chittoor Municipal Corporation on his current pay, filling the existing vacancy.
Sri K. V. Krishna Reddy, Superintendent, who is under orders of repatriation to his original post of Superintendent, Kadapa Municipal Corporation, as per the referenced G.O, is now posted as Municipal Commissioner of Nagari on his current pay. He replaces Sri M. Manjunatha Gowd, Manager, who is repatriated to his original post of Manager, Nandikotkur Municipality.
The order repatriating Sri A. Mohana Srinivas Rao, Manager, to his original post as Manager, Hindupur Municipality, as per G.O.Rt.No.655 MA&UD (A) Dept., dated 22.08.2024, is modified to instead repatriate him to his original post as Manager, Vuyyur Municipality.
Sri B.J.S.P. Raju, AO, Eluru UDA and Municipal Commissioner, Chintalapudi (FAC), is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Yelamanchili on his current pay, filling the existing vacancy. This relieves Sri D. Prabhakara Rao, Manager, Yelamanchili, from the FAC post.
Sri D.T.V. Krishna Rao, Assistant Commissioner in Gudivada, is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Nuzivid on his current pay, replacing Sri R. Venkata Rami Reddy, who is transferred and directed to report to the DMA for further posting.
Sri P. Srinivasa Rao, Deputy Commissioner, Kadapa Municipal Corporation, is transferred and appointed as Assistant Commissioner of Gudivada on his current pay, replacing Sri D.T.V. Krishna Rao, who is transferred.
Sri M. Rammohan, who is awaiting posting, is appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Jaggaiahpeta on his current pay. He is directed to assume the post after the superannuation of Sri Ch. Malleswara Rao, Municipal Commissioner, on 31.08.2024.
Sri V. Maha Lakshmipathi Rao, Assistant Commissioner, Mangalagiri Tadepalli Municipal Corporation, is transferred and appointed as Assistant Commissioner of Tenali on his current pay, filling the existing vacancy.
Sri K. Sambasiva Rao, Superintendent (RO) at Guntur Municipal Corporation, is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Repalle on his current pay, replacing Sri B.R.S. Seshadri, who is transferred and directed to report to the DMA for further posting.
Sri P. Srihari Babu, Additional Commissioner, Anantapur Municipal Corporation, is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Chilakaluripeta, replacing Sri Ch. Govinda Rao, Section Officer in the AP Secretariat, who is repatriated to his parent department, GA (SU.I) Department, AP Secretariat, Amaravati for further posting.
Sri P. Srinivas Rao, Municipal Commissioner, O/o CDMA, is transferred and appointed as Assistant Commissioner of Ongole Municipal Corporation, Ongole on his current pay, replacing Sri D. Ravindra, who is directed to report to the DMA for further posting.
Sri D.V.S. Narayana Rao, Sanitary Inspector, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Vijayawada, is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Markapuram on his current pay, replacing Sri E. Kiran, AAO in the State Audit Department, who is repatriated to his parent department.
Sri S. Ravindra Babu, Joint Director, O/o DMA, is transferred and appointed as Commissioner of Kurnool Municipal Corporation, Kurnool, filling the existing vacancy on his current pay.
Sri L. Ramesh Babu, Superintendent, Kurnool Municipal Corporation and Municipal Commissioner, Betamcharla (FAC), is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Atmakur, Kurnool District, replacing Sri D. Hari Prasad, Sanitary Inspector, who is directed to report to the DMA for further posting.
Sri B. Jabbar Miah, Municipal Commissioner, Mydukur, is transferred and appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Gooty, replacing Sri G. Srinivasulu, who is repatriated to his original post of Sanitary Inspector, Kurnool Municipal Corporation, Kurnool.
Upon repatriation, Sri G. Srinivasulu, Sanitary Inspector, Kurnool Municipal Corporation, is assigned Full Additional Charge of the post of Municipal Commissioner, Penukonda, relieving Sri K.V. Madhusudhan Reddy, Assistant Commissioner, Dharmavaram, from the FAC post.
Conclusion
The recent transfers and postings of Municipal Commissioners in Andhra Pradesh reflect the government’s proactive approach to enhancing urban governance. By strategically reassigning officers to key positions, the administration seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal services across the state. These changes are expected to have a positive impact on local governance, ensuring that municipal bodies are better equipped to serve their communities.