Uttara Kannada’s tenure was an unforgettable experience, says the outgoing officer

Outgoing Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmipriya is bid a fond farewell in Karwar on Wednesday. New Deputy Commissioner Boyar Harshal Narayanrao and others are seen. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Describing her two-year and four-month stint in Uttara Kannada as a beautiful and memorable experience, outgoing Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmipriya on Wednesday thanked the people, elected representatives, officials, employees, political parties and media representatives for their cooperation in the discharge of her duties.

Addressing a farewell event organized at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Karwar on Wednesday, she recalled the cooperation extended by various sections in challenging situations, especially the Shiur landslide disaster and Kali bridge collapse.

She also appreciated the support received during the census and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.

She said she received excellent cooperation from officers and staff in the district compared to her previous positions and that she left with fond memories.

Representative-elect Satish Sail described Ms. Lakshmipriya as a determined officer who overcame several challenges during her tenure. He appreciated her contribution to the district and wished her success in her future endeavors.

New Deputy Commissioner Boyar Harshal Narayanrao, who took charge on Wednesday, sought the cooperation of officers and staff in the development of the district.

He called for coordinated efforts to ensure that the new government programs reach the beneficiaries and that the people get good governance.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Sajid Mulla recalled several initiatives taken during Ms. Lakshmipriya’s tenure, including the administration’s response to the Shirur landslide and Kali bridge collapse, a public meeting on the proposed Kenya port and Sharavathi pumping reservoirs project, and faster disposal of official files.

He also mentioned about distribution of land rights under Bagair Hukum scheme, promotion of finance department employees and organization of Karavali Utsav after a gap of eight years.

Superintendent of Police Deepan MN, Superintendent of Zilla Panchayat Dileesh Sasi, Deputy Commissioner Ramya, Additional Superintendent of Police Krishnamurthy and other district level officials attended the event.

Mr. Rao, a 2016-batch IAS officer from Maharashtra, was earlier Assistant Commissioner Savanur, CEO Belagavi Zilla Panchayat, Deputy Commissioner Yadgir District and Director E-Citizen Service Delivery in the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms.

Published – 11 Nov 2026 21:06 IST