KMC to get administrator as Firhad Hakim resigns as mayor; councillors retain certificate powers

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation is likely to come under administrative control on Monday following the resignation of Mayor Firhad Hakim. According to sources, Municipal Commissioner Smita Pandey is expected to be appointed as the administrator, while elected councillors will continue to retain authority for issuing certificates.

The development comes after Firhad Hakim resigned from the post of mayor, leading to reported disruptions in civic services across the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area. Residents have been facing difficulties in accessing essential administrative and civic services following the leadership transition.

Sources indicate that councillors will continue to hold powers related to issuing certificates, including documents such as Aadhaar-related, residence, income, and education-related certificates. The arrangement is expected to ensure continuity in day-to-day public service delivery despite the administrative change.

Background developments indicate that speculation regarding internal organisational instability had been circulating in recent days. Reports suggest that concerns over councillor alignment and procedural delays in selecting a new mayor contributed to the decision to move towards an administrator-led structure, with the civic body currently functioning without full political leadership.