Mysuru, July 17 -- B.R. Mahesh, a senior grade KAS Officer, currently serving as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI), who has been given an additional charge as the Commissioner of Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), took charge this morning.

Mahesh replaces K.R. Rakshith, the previous Special Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO) of MDA, who was holding additional charge as MDA Commissioner and was transferred on June 8 as the Private Secretary to Urban Development Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah.

Speaking to Star of Mysore after taking charge, new MDA Commissioner B.R. Mahesh said priority will be given for time bound completion of ongoing works, projects and plans.

"I will take ...