Uttara Kannada tenure was a memorable experience, says outgoing officer

Outgoing Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmipriya being given a warm farewell in Karwar on Wednesday. New Deputy Commissioner Boyar Harshal Narayanrao and others are seen.

Describing her two-year-and-four-month tenure in Uttara Kannada as a beautiful and unforgettable experience, outgoing Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmipriya on Wednesday thanked the people, elected representatives, officials, employees, political parties and media representatives for their cooperation in discharging her duties.

Speaking at a farewell function organised at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Karwar on Wednesday, she recalled the cooperation extended by various sections during challenging situations, particularly the Shirur landslip disaster and the collapse of the Kali bridge.

She also acknowledged the support received during the Census and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

She said that she received excellent cooperation from officers and staff in the district compared with her previous postings and that she was leaving with fond memories.

Elected representative Satish Sail described Ms. Lakshmipriya as a determined officer who handled several challenges during her tenure. He appreciated her contribution to the district and wished her well in her future assignments.

New Deputy Commissioner Boyar Harshal Narayanrao, who assumed charge on Wednesday, sought the cooperation of officers and staff in taking forward the district’s development.

He called for coordinated efforts to ensure that new government schemes reach beneficiaries and that people receive good administration.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Sajid Mulla recalled several initiatives undertaken during Ms. Lakshmipriya’s tenure, including the administration’s response to the Shirur landslip and Kali bridge collapse, public grievance meetings on the proposed Keni Port and Sharavathi pumped-storage project, and faster disposal of official files.

He also referred to the distribution of land titles under the Bagair Hukum scheme, promotions for Revenue Department employees and the organisation of Karavali Utsav after an eight-year gap.

Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N., Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Dileesh Sasi, Assistant Commissioner Ramya, Additional Superintendent of Police Krishnamurthy and other district-level officials attended the function.

Mr. Rao, a 2016-batch IAS officer from Maharashtra, previously served as Assistant Commissioner of Savanur, Chief Executive Officer of Belagavi Zilla Panchayat, Deputy Commissioner of Yadgir district and Director of Electronic Delivery of Citizen Services in the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms.