The panel, headed by Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) Nitin Kareer, has now sought a month's extension for the report. Following the Kharghar tragedy, the state government on April 21 announced the formation of the panel to probe the incident and submit the report within a month.
At least 14 people died after suffering from sunstroke during the Maharashtra Bhushan award ceremony held in Kharghar area of Raigad district neighbouring Mumbai on Sunday.