On July 17, Patil, a Shiv Sena member, allegedly abused Chief Audit Officer S K Ubale and threatened to "kill" him. The Mayor was apparently angry over Ubale's refusal to remove an adverse remark regarding proposed purchase of equipment for a gymnasium in Patil's ward.
The alleged incident took place in Patil's ante-chamber, in the presence of Additional Municipal Commissioner L R Gupta.
After the officer lodged a complaint, Commissioner R A Rajeev sought a report from Gupta.
"Additional Commissioner L R Gupta confirmed the allegations made by Ubale. So, I have sent a report to the state government recommending Patil's disqualification under section 10 of Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporations (BPMC) Act," Rajiv told PTI this afternoon.
The opposition NCP, Congress and MNS too have sought action against the Mayor.