NMC Sanitation Worker's Son Upgraded to Class III Post Before Appointment Sparks Legal Dispute A contentious administrative dispute has emerged at the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) after the son of a sanitation worker, Mangesh Badhel, was allegedly upgraded to a Class III post before his formal appointment. The case has drawn judicial scrutiny and political attention, highlighting concerns over procedural irregularities and the impact on existing employees. Badhel, a resident of Borkar Nagar on Ghat Road, applied for a job on compassionate grounds following his mother’s voluntary retirement from the NMC. His mother, a sanitation worker, had opted for retirement, prompting Badhel to seek employment. Initially, the NMC processed his appointment as a sanitation worker, but Badhel, who holds a BE and MBA, declined the offer. Instead, he sought a Class III position, citing eligibility under a 2023 state government resolution that allows appointments based on educational qualifications. The controversy deepened when it was revealed that Badhel’s upgradation to a Class III category had already been processed, even though his original appointment as a sanitation worker had not been finalized. Badhel submitted his application on December 21, 2023, and the proposal was initiated by the solid waste management department in August 2024. The case gained political traction after BJP MLC and former mayor Sandip Joshi forwarded a directive from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in July 2025, urging officials to expedite the process. Despite this, Badhel’s appointment remained pending. Existing employees, however, raised objections, arguing that promotions should adhere to seniority norms and not be influenced by direct inductions.#bjp #devendra_fadnavis #nmc #sandip_joshi #mangesh_badhel
