Mysuru, Nov. 5 -- * But who does what?

* Govt. yet to assign roles, duties

At a time when inadequate rainfall has affected hydropower generation and fears of power shortages are growing, the appointment of two IAS Officers to the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has come under criticism.

Questions are being raised over the need for an additional senior-level post and the resulting burden on public funds.

The controversy began following the retirement of CESC Managing Director K.M. Munigopal Raju on Mar. 31, 2026. The State Government appointed IAS Officer M.S. Archana, who was then serving as Special Deputy Commissioner (North), Bengaluru Urban, as the Managing Director of CESC.

However, within six months, during ...