Mangaluru: Dr K G Jagadish took charge as new deputy commissioner (DC) of Dakshina Kannada district on Monday, August 1. He took the charge from ZP CEO P I Shrividya handed over the charge at the district commissioner's office. Additional Deputy Commissioner Kumar and others were present on the occasion.

Dr K G Jagadish, an IAS officer of 2005 batch had earlier served as the DC of Kalaburagi district and was the first DC of Yadgir district. K G Jagadeesh last served as the Managing Director of Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Limited (RGRHCL) in Bengaluru before being appointed as the DC of Mangaluru. He had also served as the director of horticulture, assistant commissioner of Kalaburagi sub-division and commissioner of Kalaburagi City Corporation.

Addressing the media at his office, when he was asked about sand mining, Dr KG Jagadish said." I need to make a study on such issues and then I can work and comment on that. Proper action will be taken within two weeks."

On land acquisition of nearly 1000 acres by MRPL and farmers opposition, he said, "There should be development as well as social equality. But the development should never pose problems to the public." He assured that he will look into the matter. 

He praised Mangaluru for its education,  health facilities and development. “Mangaluru city has good infrastructure. It is a developed and advanced city with educated people. But it has many its own challenges. I will study the district in all aspects but it will take some times. People and representatives should join the hands for good administration."

When told that there is no proper footpaths, parking and drainage facilities in city,"Though the city is developing, there should farsighted vision on the future. I will discuss this issue with MCC commissioner, district in-charge minister, MLAs and the corporators. Immediate change is not possible. But long time planning over a period of time can solve the problems " he added.