Newly appointed MPDA Chairman Joshua DSouza being greeted by Chicalim Dy Sarpanch Kamla Prasad Yadav, Municipal Councillor Girish Borker and MPDA member Swaraj Naik. Captured by : Vikram Nayak
VASCO
Mapusa BJP MLA Joshua D’Souza on Tuesday took charge as chairperson of Mormugao Planning and Development Authority (MPDA) and promised the people of good governance, transparency and efficient administration.
Speaking to reporters in Vasco, D’Souza said the notification was issued on Monday and as a result, there had been a delay in taking over as MPDA chairperson by around a month.
"I am from Bardez and never worked beyond Panaji and hence, Vasco will be a new place to explore, a new experience and a new journey and I look forward to get the support of all the people and the 4 MLAs of Mormugao Taluka, besides the staff of MPDA.”
“I assure people of transparency and the best possible administration during my tenure as MPDA chairperson. I also promise good governance and ensure that illegalities will be dealt with properly and will efficiently address any illegalities brought to my notice.”
“I would like to thank Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, BJP State President Sadanand Tanavade, TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane, Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho and Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar along with the people for this post and accepting me as the MPDA chairperson," said D’Souza.
The MPDA chairperson assured to take the right decisions in consultation with all the MLAs, to ensure that everything is done for the betterment of people in the important port town of Vasco.
