With the special officer and the new commissioner taking charge, the exercise to reshuffle and reorganise the municipal staff will begin.
This is the first time when the civic body has asked for closure of meat shops during Navratri which is being observed from April 2-11.
South Delhi Mayor Mukesh Suryan on Tuesday said there was "no need to open meat shops" during Navratra, claiming that "most people do not consume non-vegetarian food" during this period, even as the move has triggered sharp reactions on social media.
However, in some markets of the city meat is anyways not sold on Tuesdays as this day of the week is considered auspicious by many Hindus.
According to senior officials, nine additional commissioners have been allocated departments and office spaces at different floors of the Civic Centre, while three deputy commissioners were also appointed.
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