Thousands of people visit the deputy commissioner’s (DC) office in the city daily, but during the monsoon, they must use umbrellas indoors to stay dry due to a leaky roof. The DC office building, constructed in 1994 under then-chief minister Veerappa Moily, appears sturdy from the outside. However, the roof on the third floor leaks, causing rainwater to fall directly into several rooms. Officials express concern that important files may be damaged.
The new DC office at Padil is under slow construction, with water stagnating in the yard and cement pieces falling on the public. Yashodha Kotian of Mangaluru notes that special art decorations in the current office are also being spoiled by rainwater.
Raghuveer, a recent visitor to the DC office, highlighted the inconvenience: “People come to the DC office to resolve various issues. The DC also holds long meetings and discussions, requiring the public to wait. During the monsoon, rainwater falls directly on the heads and bodies of those visiting the office. At least during the monsoon, some repair work should be done to avoid inconvenience to the public.”
With ongoing issues at both the existing and new office sites, visitors face significant challenges. The monsoon season exacerbates these problems, highlighting the urgent need for repairs and better maintenance to protect visitors and important documents.