The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) suspends senior officials in its Nashik division following an internal inquiry into alleged negligence and resulting revenue losses. Reports say 11 to 12 senior officials—identified by name and including Class-I officers such as the Regional Engineer, Divisional Controller, Mechanical Engineer, Divisional Transport Officer, Accounts Officer, Stores and Personnel officers, and depot managers—are placed under suspension. The action follows surprise inspections by MSRTC officials and a statistics/planning team at Igatpuri and Nashik depots and an examination of specific operational lapses. According to the inquiry, failures include not maintaining basic vehicle records, inadequate monitoring of drivers’ attendance, delays in repairing unserviceable buses, and neglect of passenger amenities. In one case highlighted in the reports, a newly inducted MSRTC bus remains idle in the workshop for 15 days during peak travel season despite having only a minor mechanical fault, with delays linked to spare-part and repair-management shortcomings. The corporation cites financial impact, including losses exceeding ₹3 lakh from that incident, and broader decline in Nashik-division revenue over the prior operating seasons.
MSRTC suspends Nashik officials over alleged depot negligence and revenue losses
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) suspends senior officials in its Nashik division following an internal inquiry into alleged negligence and resulting revenue losses. Reports sa...
- MSRTC suspends senior officials from its Nashik division after an internal inquiry into alleged administrative and maintenance lapses.
- The inquiry follows surprise inspection(s) involving MSRTC senior management and a statistics/planning team.
- Alleged issues include poor vehicle/records management, inadequate monitoring of driver attendance, delays repairing unserviceable buses, and lapses in passenger amenities.
- In one case, a newly inducted bus stays in the workshop for 15 days during peak season, leading to reported revenue loss of over ₹3 lakh.
- MSRTC initiates disciplinary proceedings under its Employees Service (Discipline and Appeal) rules and warns of strict action for future negligence affecting maintenance, services, or revenue.
Mumbai, July 3, 2026: A newly inducted Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus remained off the road for 15 days during the peak travel season due to delays in repairs, causing a revenue loss of over Rs 3 lakh. Taking serious note of the negligence, MSRTC Vice Chairman and Managing Director Dr Madhav Kusekar has suspended 12 officials from the Nashik Division, including the Regional Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Divisional Controller, following an inquiry into the incident.Inquiry Reveals Major LapsesThe action comes after a surprise inspection by the Corporation's General Manager (Control Officer and Information Technology), which exposed major shortcomings in vehicle maintenance, workshop management and administrative supervision. The inquiry found that the bus had developed only a minor mechanical fault, but officials failed to arrange the required spare parts or monitor the repair work. As a result, the vehicle remained stranded in the workshop for 15 days despite heavy passenger demand, leading to financial losses and inconvenience to commuters.The report also pointed to wider failures in depot management. Senior officials had not been conducting regular inspections, workshop repairs were not being reviewed periodically, and there was poor monitoring of spare parts, repair schedules and the number of unserviceable buses. The inquiry further noted that operational performance, vehicle availability and revenue improvement measures were not being properly supervised, affecting both passenger services and the corporation's finances.Also Watch: Maharashtra: MSRTC Detects 28,643 Ticketing Irregularities, Recovers ₹2.39 Crore During Statewide Inspection DriveDisciplinary Action InitiatedBased on the findings, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated under the MSRTC Employees Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules. The corporation has suspended 12 officials and warned that any negligence affecting vehicle maintenance, passenger service or revenue will invite strict action.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
1 day agoNashik: In a major disciplinary action, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has suspended 11 senior officials from its Nashik division for allegedly exploiting passengers and causing financial losses to the corporation. The action has triggered widespread discussion, with officials claiming it exposes serious administrative irregularities and mismanagement within the division.According to available information, the suspended officials include three Class-I officers: Regional Engineer Shravan Sonawane, Divisional Controller Sachin Kshirsagar (Nashik), Mechanical Engineer Pankaj Mahajan, Divisional Transport Officer Kiran Bhosale, Panchavati Depot Manager Saurabh Devre, Accounts Officer Neelima Vispute, Divisional Accounts Officer Sanjay Gaydhani, Divisional Stores Officer Amol Wagh, Divisional Personnel Officer Ashwini Chavan, Divisional Engineer Chaitali Bhusare, and Depot Manager Pranav Ahire. Angels Of Nashik: Raju Shirsath's PREM Foundation Empowers 1,825 Tribal Women Through Livelihood InitiativeHeld responsible for declining revenueThe transport department's inquiry reportedly found that Regional Engineer Shravan Sonawane failed to control rising operational expenses and allegedly protected inefficient practices, resulting in substantial financial losses to the corporation. Despite a significant increase in passenger fares over the past few years, revenue in the Nashik division reportedly declined sharply during the last two operating seasons.Inquiry points to deliberate negligence.On June 10, MSRTC Manager and Controlling Officer Virendra Kadam, accompanied by officials from the Statistics and Planning Department, carried out surprise inspections at the Igatpuri and Nashik depots. The inquiry allegedly uncovered deliberate negligence by senior officials, including failure to maintain basic vehicle records, inadequate monitoring of drivers' attendance, delays in repairing unserviceable buses, and neglect of essential passenger amenities. The report alleges that these lapses intentionally pushed the division into financial losses.
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