Pune Apr 25 PTI Former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole died due to cardiac failure at his residence in Maharashtras Pune city on Monday morning family sources said He was 85 Godbole who was the Union home secretary when Babri Masjid was demolished on December 6 1992 later written in his book that the mosque could have been saved if there was a political will He took voluntary retirement from the Indian Administrative Service in March 1993 He had also worked as the secretary of Petroleum Natural Gas and Urban Development Departments at the Centre and principal finance secretary of the Maharashtra government NCP Chief Sharad Pawar condoled the death of Godbole saying he was an upright officer who spoke his mind He made invaluable contributions to the country as a chartered officer Impressed with his efficiency in various positions at the state and centre Pawar tweeted PTI SPK NSK NSK
Pune Apr 25 PTI Former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole died due to cardiac failure at his residence in Maharashtras Pune city on Monday family sources said He was 85 Before taking voluntary retirement from the Indian Administrative Service in March 1993 Godbole served as the Union home secretary He had also worked as the secretary of Petroleum Natural Gas and Urban Development Departments at the Centre and principal finance secretary of the Maharashtra government Godbole had also penned over 20 books on policy decisions He is survived by his wife Sujata son Rahul daughter Meera and their extended families PTI SPK GK GK
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