Ludhiana, Nov. 12 -- Damanjit Singh Mann assumed charge as commissioner of the Ludhiana municipal corporation on Wednesday, becoming the fourth officer to occupy the post in less than 11 months. The 2012-batch PCS officer replaces Ankur Mahindroo, whose tenure began on October 19.

Mahindroo had succeeded Ojasvi Alankar, who took charge on June 13, replacing Neeru Katyal Gupta, who had assumed office on January 27.

The frequent changes at the helm of the civic body come at a time when the MC continues to grapple with several longstanding challenges, including solid waste management, sanitation, infrastructure development and delivery of public services.

After assuming charge at the MC's Zone D office in Sarabha Nagar, Mann held a review...