Udupi, March 31, 2025: As per the directive of the State Government, Udupi Deputy Commissioner K Vidyakumari has issued an order suspending Kundapur sub-division Assistant Commissioner K Maheshchandra with immediate effect. Brahmavar Tahsildar Srikanth S Hegde has been given the additional responsibility as Assistant Commissioner of Kundapur sub-division until further orders.
Several reasons including dereliction of duty, delay in work, not adhering to orders of higher authorities and causing embarrassing situation to the district administration on several occasions. The delay in handing over compensation to those whose lands have been acquired for highway projects in the district as well as the delay in handing over land to the NH Authority have also been cited as the reason for his suspension.