Mysuru, May 19 -- MUDA had bypassed standard hiring protocols; Government directive seeks clarity, accountability

In a sweeping move, the State Government has terminated the services of 94 contract and outsourced workers employed with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) for several years.

This action follows the formation of the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), which officially came into effect on May 15, phasing out the MUDA.

These workers, engaged on a contract basis in various roles including Group 'D' staff, fingerprint analysts, data entry operators, and vehicle drivers, have been informed that their attendance will no longer be recorded and that they will not receive any further salary payments.

The termination was ...