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Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (कल्याण डोंबिवली महानगरपालिका)
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Private
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1983
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Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) is a statutory municipal corporation constituted under the Government of Maharashtra, providing civic administration to the residents and businesses of the Kalyan-Dombivli twin-city metropolitan area in Thane district, Maharashtra, India. Founded in 1983, it operates through 10 ward offices and zonal structures, delivering mandatory civic services that include property-tax assessment and collection, water supply, sewerage, building permissions, public health, solid-waste management, and birth/death registration.

Its core technology stack centers on a Smart City infrastructure built around an Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) and 1,065 deployed devices, including CCTV cameras, ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras, and VMD boards, representing a Rs 120 crore capital investment. Citizen-facing digital channels include the KDMC 24x7 mobile app, the KDMT Bus Service app, and an online portal for service requests and bill payments. However, the operational maturity of this technology layer is currently compromised: 392 of 1,065 devices (37%) are reported non-functional, and the maintenance contract lapsed in April 2025.

KDMC's revenue model is a diversified tax-and-fee base comprising property tax, water charges, building permits, business licenses, and supplementary grants from the Government of Maharashtra. Because all residents and businesses within municipal limits are mandatory customers, the corporation has a captive revenue base, but financial performance is shaped by political and regulatory cycles, including the upcoming 2025–26 general elections and ongoing Bombay High Court scrutiny of illegal constructions within its jurisdiction.

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Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) is a statutory municipal corporation under the Government of Maharashtra that provides civic services, including property tax, water supply, building permissions, and public health, to residents and businesses of the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area in Maharashtra, India.

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Operating
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5,001–10,000
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HeadquartersKalyan, India
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Kalyan
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India
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
municipal civic services, property tax administration, urban governance, smart city infrastructure, public utility services
Industry3 codes
1Mayor/City Manager & General Administration
CodeBPAIACAAPrimaryYes
2Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities)
CodeBPAIACAFPrimaryNo
3City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement
CodeBPAIACABPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined92114
  • Other General Government Support921190
SIC code2 codes
  • Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services4900
  • Refuse Systems4953
Product category
Municipal Civic Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Property Tax
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Property tax collection from residential and commercial properties within municipal limits. Online payment available with 2% discount for online payment. Self-assessment form for new properties available on citizen portal.

kdmc.gov.in
2Water Charges
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Water supply charges collected from consumers including residential, commercial, and institutional users. Includes water connection fees and utility charges.

kdmc.gov.in
3Building and Construction Permits
TypeOne Time License
Description

Fees collected for building permissions, plinth certificates, occupancy certificates, and construction-related approvals under urban planning regulations.

kdmc.gov.in
4Business and Trade Licenses
TypeOne Time License
Description

License fees for various commercial activities including markets, stalls, hawkers, slaughterhouses, and other business operations within municipal jurisdiction.

kdmc.gov.in
5Government Grants and Allocations
TypeManaged Services
Description

State and central government funding for infrastructure projects, Smart City initiatives, and civic development programs including 15th Finance Commission allocations.

kdmc.gov.in
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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others
Pricing details1 tier
1Property Tax Payment - Annual billing with online discount
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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2% discount on property tax when paid online

kdmc.gov.in
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Services
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Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation delivers statutory civic services to residents and businesses of the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area, including property tax assessment and collection, water supply and sewerage management, building permission issuance via a single-window system, birth/death/marriage registration, solid waste management, public bus transport, and online grievance redressal. Services are delivered through a centralized web portal (kdmc.gov.in), two mobile applications, 10 ward offices, and multiple departmental offices, supported by Smart City infrastructure including an Integrated Command and Control Center.

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  • Over 80% crime detection rate achieved through Smart City surveillance infrastructure
+2 more records
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Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) operates a multi-channel civic service portfolio consisting of a primary citizen-facing web portal (kdmc.gov.in), two named mobile applications (KDMC 24x7 on Android/iOS and KDMT Bus Service on Android), and multiple online service modules covering property tax self-assessment, building permission (single-window system), grievance redressal, birth/death/marriage certificates, and Right to Service (RTS) e-governance. The Smart City initiative, managed through the Smart Kalyan Dombivli Development Corporation, underpins an Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) and associated smart infrastructure. Together these form a unified civic digital stack delivering urban governance, public health, water and sanitation, transportation, education, and social welfare services to residents of the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area in Maharashtra, India.

Product and service9 records
1KDMC 24x7 Mobile Application
CategoryMobile Application
Description

Official Android and iOS mobile application of Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation providing civic services to citizens, accessible via Google Play and Apple App Store.

2KDMT Bus Service Transport App
CategoryMobile Application
Description

Official Android mobile application for KDMC's bus transport service, enabling citizens to access public transportation information and services in the Kalyan-Dombivli area.

3Smart City / Smart Kalyan Dombivli Development Corporation
CategoryPlatform / Initiative
Description

Smart City initiative under KDMC covering integrated command and control center (ICCC), smart infrastructure, and urban development projects for the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area.

4Online Grievance Redressal System
CategoryOnline Service Module
Description

Online portal allowing citizens to register complaints related to various civic issues including health, education, illegal construction, roads, drainage, water supply, and more, with tracking capability.

5Property Self-Assessment Portal
CategoryOnline Service Module
Description

Online self-assessment tool enabling property owners to declare and evaluate their property details, calculate taxes, and submit property information to the municipal corporation.

6Online Building Permission System
CategoryOnline Service Module
Description

Single-window online system for citizens and builders to apply for and track building permissions, construction permits, plinth certificates, and occupancy certificates.

7Water Supply and Sewerage Management
CategoryCore Civic Service
Description

Water supply connections, plumbing licenses, water bill management, drainage connections, and related services provided by KDMC's water and sanitation department.

8Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificate Services
CategoryCore Civic Service
Description

Online and offline services for registration and issuance of birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates as mandated under the Right to Public Services Act.

9KDMT Transport Service (Smart Transport)
CategoryPublic Transportation
Description

KDMC's public bus transport service covering the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area, with information and booking accessible via the Smart Transport web portal.

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Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation

Municipal Civic Serviceskdmc.gov.in

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) is a statutory municipal corporation under the Government of Maharashtra that provides civic services, including property tax, water supply, building permissions, and public health, to residents and businesses of the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area in Maharashtra, India.

What Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation does

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) is a statutory municipal corporation constituted under the Government of Maharashtra, providing civic administration to the residents and businesses of the Kalyan-Dombivli twin-city metropolitan area in Thane district, Maharashtra, India. Founded in 1983, it operates through 10 ward offices and zonal structures, delivering mandatory civic services that include property-tax assessment and collection, water supply, sewerage, building permissions, public health, solid-waste management, and birth/death registration.

Its core technology stack centers on a Smart City infrastructure built around an Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) and 1,065 deployed devices, including CCTV cameras, ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras, and VMD boards, representing a Rs 120 crore capital investment. Citizen-facing digital channels include the KDMC 24x7 mobile app, the KDMT Bus Service app, and an online portal for service requests and bill payments. However, the operational maturity of this technology layer is currently compromised: 392 of 1,065 devices (37%) are reported non-functional, and the maintenance contract lapsed in April 2025.

KDMC's revenue model is a diversified tax-and-fee base comprising property tax, water charges, building permits, business licenses, and supplementary grants from the Government of Maharashtra. Because all residents and businesses within municipal limits are mandatory customers, the corporation has a captive revenue base, but financial performance is shaped by political and regulatory cycles, including the upcoming 2025–26 general elections and ongoing Bombay High Court scrutiny of illegal constructions within its jurisdiction.

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation firmographics

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Name
Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation
Legal name
Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (कल्याण डोंबिवली महानगरपालिका)
Website
https://kdmc.gov.in
Company type
Private
Founded year
1983
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Short description
Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) is a statutory municipal corporation under the Government of Maharashtra that provides civic services, including property tax, water supply, building permissions, and public health, to residents and businesses of the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area in Maharashtra, India.
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Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation industry classification

Industry
Product category
Municipal Civic Services
NAICS
Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (92114), Other General Government Support (921190)
SIC
Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Refuse Systems (4953)
akta.pro primary industry
Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

Keywords

  • Municipal civic services
  • Property tax administration
  • Urban governance
  • Smart city infrastructure
  • Public utility services

Where Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Kalyan
HQ country
India
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation business model

Business model
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B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

  1. Property Tax: Property tax collection from residential and commercial properties within municipal limits. Online payment available with 2% discount for online payment. Self-assessment form for new properties available on citizen portal.
  2. Water Charges: Water supply charges collected from consumers including residential, commercial, and institutional users. Includes water connection fees and utility charges.
  3. Building and Construction Permits: Fees collected for building permissions, plinth certificates, occupancy certificates, and construction-related approvals under urban planning regulations.
  4. Business and Trade Licenses: License fees for various commercial activities including markets, stalls, hawkers, slaughterhouses, and other business operations within municipal jurisdiction.
  5. Government Grants and Allocations: State and central government funding for infrastructure projects, Smart City initiatives, and civic development programs including 15th Finance Commission allocations.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualProperty Tax Payment - Annual billing with online discount

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation delivers statutory civic services to residents and businesses of the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area, including property tax assessment and collection, water supply and sewerage management, building permission issuance via a single-window system, birth/death/marriage registration, solid waste management, public bus transport, and online grievance redressal. Services are delivered through a centralized web portal (kdmc.gov.in), two mobile applications, 10 ward offices, and multiple departmental offices, supported by Smart City infrastructure including an Integrated Command and Control Center.

Product overview

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) operates a multi-channel civic service portfolio consisting of a primary citizen-facing web portal (kdmc.gov.in), two named mobile applications (KDMC 24x7 on Android/iOS and KDMT Bus Service on Android), and multiple online service modules covering property tax self-assessment, building permission (single-window system), grievance redressal, birth/death/marriage certificates, and Right to Service (RTS) e-governance. The Smart City initiative, managed through the Smart Kalyan Dombivli Development Corporation, underpins an Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) and associated smart infrastructure. Together these form a unified civic digital stack delivering urban governance, public health, water and sanitation, transportation, education, and social welfare services to residents of the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area in Maharashtra, India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • KDMC 24x7 Mobile Application Official Android and iOS mobile application of Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation providing civic services to citizens, accessible via Google Play and Apple App Store.
  • KDMT Bus Service Transport App Official Android mobile application for KDMC's bus transport service, enabling citizens to access public transportation information and services in the Kalyan-Dombivli area.
  • Smart City / Smart Kalyan Dombivli Development Corporation Smart City initiative under KDMC covering integrated command and control center (ICCC), smart infrastructure, and urban development projects for the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area.
  • Online Grievance Redressal System Online portal allowing citizens to register complaints related to various civic issues including health, education, illegal construction, roads, drainage, water supply, and more, with tracking capability.
  • Property Self-Assessment Portal Online self-assessment tool enabling property owners to declare and evaluate their property details, calculate taxes, and submit property information to the municipal corporation.
  • Online Building Permission System Single-window online system for citizens and builders to apply for and track building permissions, construction permits, plinth certificates, and occupancy certificates.
  • Water Supply and Sewerage Management Water supply connections, plumbing licenses, water bill management, drainage connections, and related services provided by KDMC's water and sanitation department.
  • Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificate Services Online and offline services for registration and issuance of birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates as mandated under the Right to Public Services Act.
  • KDMT Transport Service (Smart Transport) KDMC's public bus transport service covering the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area, with information and booking accessible via the Smart Transport web portal.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Over 80% crime detection rate achieved through Smart City surveillance infrastructure
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation

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Named customers4 records

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation technology and API

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Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation partnerships and signals

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation competitors and assessment

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation social profiles

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Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation financial estimates

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Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation leadership team

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Profiles16 records

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation

What does Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation do?

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation delivers statutory civic services to residents and businesses of the Kalyan-Dombivli metropolitan area, including property tax assessment and collection, water supply and sewerage management, building permission issuance via a single-window system, birth/death/marriage registration, solid waste management, public bus transport, and online grievance redressal. Services are delivered through a centralized web portal (kdmc.gov.in), two mobile applications, 10 ward offices, and multiple departmental offices, supported by Smart City infrastructure including an Integrated Command and Control Center.

Is Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation a public or private company?

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation founded?

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation was founded in 1983. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation based?

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation is headquartered in Kalyan, India, in the Asia region.

How does Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Property Tax is the primary driver. The others are water Charges, building and Construction Permits, business and Trade Licenses and government Grants and Allocations.

Does Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation have an API?

No public API is recorded for Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation.

What industry is Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation in?

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation's product category is Municipal Civic Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIACAA, Mayor/City Manager & General Administration, with a secondary code of BPAIACAF, Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities). Its NAICS code is 92114 and its SIC code is 4900.

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The Times of IndiaKalyan-Dombivli civic body appoints Shailesh Kulkarni as city engineer, seniority questionedKalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation appointed Shailesh Kulkarni as city engineer, raising seniority questions. Kulkarni is seventh on the list, with six officers ahead, and the commissioner said the post is filled by a state-appointed officer. The decision has prompted allegations of bypassing eligible officers.The Times of IndiaPotholes, poor repairs and repeated warnings: Kalyan-Dombivli civic body blacklists contractor for 1 yearKalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation blacklisted contractor Bharat Udyog Ltd for one year and withdrew its road repair work after the company failed to meet quality standards during monsoon pothole filling. The action followed repeated warnings and was taken before the Ganesh festival, with officials citing the risk to motorists and pedestrians.The Times of IndiaNewborn death in Kalyan hosp: Civic body orders removal of RMOKalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation ordered removal of the resident medical officer at Shaktidham Maternity Hospital after a newborn died during delivery. The department deducted 25% of the agency's payment and directed a contractor to provide an MBBS doctor for the maternity section.The Times of IndiaMNS seeks ban on arches in the middle of roads in Kalyan-Dombivli ahead of Ganesh festivalMNS Dombivli city president Harshad Patil has urged the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) to ban arches erected in the middle of roads ahead of the Ganesh festival. The request cites traffic obstructions, accident risks, and the potential for damage to large Ganesh idols during transportation as primary reasons for the prohibition.The Times of IndiaKDMC suspends assistant municipal commissioner for ‘promoting’ illegal constructions | Mumbai News - The Times of IndiaKalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) Commissioner Abhinav Goel suspended Assistant Municipal Commissioner Jaywant Chaudhary for dereliction of duty and allegedly promoting illegal constructions in his ward. The disciplinary action follows political pressure from MLC Pravin Darekar, who highlighted rampant unauthorized developments that Chaudhary allegedly shielded despite directives to demolish them. This suspension serves as a stern warning to other civic officials regarding enforcement against unauthorized structures.The Times of IndiaKalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation-run hospital staff use cardboard as splint instead of plaster cast for manâs fractured legA sanitation worker at Rukminibai Hospital in Kalyan was suspended after allegedly demanding a bribe to provide plaster casts for a patient with a fractured leg, leading staff to use cardboard splints instead. The KDMC health officer confirmed that sufficient plaster materials were available at the hospital, contradicting claims of stockouts.The Times of IndiaDoctor at Kalyan’s Civic Hospital Served Notice Over False Dog Bite InfoThe Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation has served a show-cause notice to Dr. Sandeep Pagare, medical officer at Rukminibai Hospital, for allegedly providing inaccurate data on dog bite cases. The administration criticized the officer for claiming 130 patients were treated when the actual number was 58, a discrepancy that triggered public concern and accusations of administrative apathy. Disciplinary action will proceed if the doctor fails to respond to the notice within 24 hours.NDTV ProfitKalyan-Dombivli Shocker: 17-Year-Old Declared Pregnant By Civic Hospital, Private Test Report 'Negative'A 17-year-old girl admitted at Shastri Nagar Hospital in Kalyan-Dombivli for menstrual-related treatment was allegedly subjected to a pregnancy test without parental consent, with the civic hospital reporting a positive result three times. The family subsequently took the girl to a private hospital where a fourth test returned a negative result, raising serious questions about testing protocols and medical procedures at the civic facility. The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) commissioner has ordered a detailed inquiry, with committee members demanding strict action, including potential police complaints, if negligence is established.The Times of IndiaKDMC Forms Committee to Probe Minor’s Pregnancy Tests in DombivliThe Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has formed a committee to investigate allegations that three pregnancy tests conducted at Shastri Nagar Hospital in Dombivli on a minor girl without consent tested positive, but subsequent tests outside the hospital were negative. The family claimed the hospital tests caused emotional distress to the girl, and the case has drawn attention from local officials and the medical board. The inquiry aims to assess protocol adherence and the accuracy of hospital procedures.The Times of IndiaAssaulted KDMC doctors refuse to return to work, despite Bombay high court interventionTwo doctors at Shastri Nagar Municipal Hospital in Dombivli, Maharashtra, who were allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and three associates on July 6, have refused to resume duty despite the Bombay High Court urging Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) not to accept their resignations and to provide a supportive environment for their return. The HC directed police to file the chargesheet within 10 days, ordered appointment of a special public prosecutor, and directed the case be tried in a fast-track court, while also restraining Mhatre from contacting supporters or prosecution witnesses. The assault and subsequent refusal to return has sparked statewide protests by doctors and intensified concerns over the safety of healthcare professionals at government and civic hospitals.