Karnataka government has decided to provide a government job to the daughter of late IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi, who recently died in a road accident.
The state cabinet has approved the appointment of his daughter, Chaitanya Mahantesh Bilagi, on compassionate grounds. Officials said the appointment order would be issued soon after the completion of formal procedures.
Bilagi, a 2012 batch IAS officer, was widely respected for his efficient and people-friendly administration.
At the time of accident, Bilagi was serving as Managing Director of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Limited.
During his career, Mahantesh Bilagi held several key positions including MD of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM). His tenure as District Collector of Davanagere is still remembered for effective governance and public outreach. He played a significant role in implementing the Smart City project and was lauded for his efficient handling of administrative responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He also served in the Revenue Department, the Food and Civil Supplies Department, and notably in the Chief Minister's Secretariat.
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