The decision follows directions from the Bombay High Court, which asked the civic body to strengthen solid waste management and permanently eliminate locations where garbage is repeatedly dumped.
Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said people found throwing garbage in public places will face strict action. Speaking at a review meeting on Saturday, she said the civic body has already identified garbage-prone locations and marked them on Google Maps for regular monitoring.
Officials will now track these locations, identify the source of the waste, monitor the areas through CCTV cameras, and take action against those violating the rules.
The High Court has also appreciated the BMC’s efforts to control foul odour at the Kanjurmarg waste processing plant. Encouraged by the results, the civic body has been directed to implement similar cleanliness measures across Mumbai.
The BMC also plans to make footpaths safer and easier for pedestrians. Since nearly 50% of Mumbai residents rely on walking for their daily commute, authorities have ordered the removal of illegal hawkers, unauthorized structures, and ramps blocking footpaths near schools, hospitals, railway stations, metro stations, and bus stops.
Assistant Municipal Commissioners have been instructed to ensure that footpaths remain clear and accessible for pedestrians.
The civic body has also directed all departments to take strict action against unauthorized constructions. Officials clarified that old occupancy, property tax payments, electricity connections, or shop licences do not make an illegal structure legal.
Meanwhile, the BMC said road conditions have improved after large-scale concretisation work. Between June 10 and July 30, around 96% of pothole complaints received through the ‘Marg’ app were successfully resolved. Officials have been instructed to address the remaining complaints on priority.
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