BMC officer faces bigamy charge, probe ordered

Mumbai | Thursday | 20th September, 2018

Summary:

MUMBAI: The BMC has ordered an inquiry against an officer after his second wife lodged a complaint of ill-treatment. Claiming to be his second wife, she alleged that he neglected her and her child and also did not provide them monetary support. The legal department has been asked to give its opinion after examining service rules and personal laws. A BMC source told TOI that the woman provided them with a photograph to back her claim that they were married. Choudhary has also asked the legal department about the action that can be taken against the official under the municipal service rule for bigamy..