Fill all potholes on war footing in 2-3 weeks, Mumbai civic chief directs officials

The direction by Mumbai civic commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal comes a day after Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar directed BMC officials to ensure all potholes are filled in the next eight to 10 days

Published on: Sep 28, 2021, 23:17:00 IST

By Mehul R Thakkar, Mumbai

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Municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal on Tuesday directed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)’s official to fill all potholes on a war footing in the next two to three weeks. Chahal took a review meeting with officials and directed that ward officers should personally visit areas in their ward and ensure potholes are filled on priority.

Mumbai civic commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal took a review meeting with officials and directed that ward officers should personally visit areas in their ward and ensure potholes are filled on priority. (HT Photo)

This comes a day after Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar directed BMC officials to ensure all potholes are filled in the next eight to 10 days. Pednekar had said this after her visit to Chembur and Kurla eastern suburbs on Monday.

In a statement on Tuesday, the BMC said, “Assistant commissioner (ward officers) and road engineers should go to their respective areas every day and fill the pits at ward level on the same day. The road engineers have also been instructed to attend all complaints on priority and close them.”

The statement of the BMC added, “Since April 2021, the administration has filled more than 40,000 potholes on all roads in the Mumbai metropolis. However, continuous rains over the last few days and increased traffic on the roads have led to a resurgence of potholes. Therefore, the process of filling the pits at the ward level should be started jointly by all the administrative department offices and the road department. The indicated pit should be filled on the same day, if possible, to solve the problem of pits, work should be done for the next 2 to three weeks on priority.”

Meanwhile, in the city around 1,000 potholes have been reported between June 2021 up to now on the BMC’s official mobile application.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mehul R Thakkar
Mehul R Thakkar is a Mumbai-based journalist who closely tracks the city’s ever-evolving real estate landscape. He believes that Mumbai presents a unique reality that, while Mumbaikars deeply aspire to own a home in the city of dreams, many spend little actual time living in it due to long commutes and demanding work lives. With over 11 years of experience in journalism, I have reported across a wide spectrum of beats, including real estate, housing, infrastructure, aviation, and education. I have also extensively covered the workings of India’s wealthiest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), providing insight into the policy, governance, and urban planning decisions that directly influence Mumbai’s growth. Before joining Hindustan Times, I worked in fast-paced digital and print newsrooms, including Moneycontrol.com and Deccan Chronicle, as well as national dailies such as The Asian Age and DNA. Outside the newsroom, I am an avid weather tracker, a fan of spy thrillers in both books and films, and a keen follower of international affairs.Read More

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