Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Jan 1: Newly-appointed Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) commissioner Hephsiba Rani Korlapati took charge of her office here on Thursday January 1.
Speaking to reporters after taking charge, Korlapati said that as she is new to the city, she will first study the ground realities and then act accordingly.
"Mangaluru city has lots of potential and I have some plans in mind. However, I first need to make a proper study and speak to the officials. I need at least one week to study the city and then I will act on my plans," she said, without elaborating on what those plans were.
She further said, "I will give importance to serving people within the limits of law. I will strive to provide good service with utmost sincerity," she said.
"I have a lot of responsibility and I will do my best to fulfil my duties," she added.
Before coming to Mangaluru, she was the assistant commissioner of Basavakalyana sub-division in Bidar district. An IAS officer of 2011 batch, she secured the 20th rank in IAS.