The Maharashtra Employees' Union has urged NMMC to postpone the examination for Civil Engineering cadre staff seeking Town Planning Department postings. The union said officers are occupied with monsoon duties including disaster management, drainage maintenance, road repairs and citizen services.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Employees' Union has urged the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) to postpone the examination for the posting and transfer of Civil Engineering cadre officers and employees to the Town Planning Department, citing heavy monsoon-related responsibilities and inadequate preparation time.

Disaster management, drainage, road repairs leave no study time

In a representation submitted to the Municipal Commissioner, union president Ravindra Sawant said that although the examination is intended to provide equal opportunities to eligible officers and employees, the timing coincides with the peak monsoon season when engineering staff are burdened with critical civic duties.

According to the union, officers are currently engaged in disaster management, maintenance of drainage systems, road repairs, attending to citizens' complaints and ensuring uninterrupted essential services, leaving little time for examination preparation.