India, June 5 -- Officers usually work late ahead of routine meetings, clarify Chairman, Commissioner

Mysuru, June 5 -Compared to the hectic activity seen at the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) late last night when officials and middlemen were reportedly moving through sections and corridors with files, the atmosphere this morning was markedly subdued, with most sections empty.

Even by 10.45 am, despite biometric attendance systems in place, several officials had not reported to duty. A visit by Star of Mysore found most chambers vacant, with only a handful of staff present.

Those who were seen working late into the night were not present in the morning, leaving much of the office unusually quiet during working hours.

The contrast ...