A deputy engineer in Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation is under scrutiny for breaching Maharashtra’s two-child policy for government employees. The case sparks debate on the fairness and enforcement of the rule, impacting the officer’s career and family.
Pune | 30 July, 2025: In Pimpri, on July 30, 2025, a deputy engineer from the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) finds himself at the center of a departmental inquiry for allegedly violating Maharashtra’s two-child policy for government employees. The rule, outlined in the Maharashtra Civil Services (Declaration of Small Family) Rules, 2005, prohibits government workers from having more than two children after March 28, 2006. For the engineer, who welcomed a third child in December 2008, this violation could jeopardize his career and financial stability, raising questions about the policy’s application and its impact on families.
The inquiry was launched after the engineer acknowledged the birth of his third child, a clear breach of the policy that applies to all government employees, regardless of their appointment date. Having joined PCMC as a junior engineer before 2005, the deputy engineer now faces the consequences of a regulation that mandates a small family declaration upon entering service. If found guilty, he could face dismissal, a decision that would require approval at a PCMC General Body meeting. Such a ruling would also strip him of post-retirement benefits, including pension and gratuity, adding significant stress to his personal and professional life.
This case echoes a recent incident involving a former PCMC assistant commissioner, whose termination for a similar violation was overturned by the Bombay High Court in February 2025. The court allowed the officer to receive retirement benefits but deducted a substantial amount from his gratuity, emphasizing that the ruling was not a precedent. Following the court’s directive, PCMC has begun releasing the officer’s pending dues, highlighting the complexities of enforcing the two-child policy consistently.
For the deputy engineer, the inquiry, expected to conclude within a month, will determine his fate. The process underscores the human toll of such policies, as families navigate the balance between personal choices and professional obligations. The engineer’s situation has reignited discussions about the fairness of applying the rule retrospectively, especially for those who joined service before its implementation. Many argue that the policy, while aimed at promoting population control, can feel punitive when enforced without flexibility, particularly in cases where employees face unforeseen personal circumstances.
As the PCMC moves forward with the inquiry, the case highlights broader questions about equity and compassion in policy enforcement. For the deputy engineer and his family, the outcome will shape their future, while the debate over the two-child rule’s relevance and application continues to resonate across Maharashtra’s public service sector.
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