Set up portal for potholes, fine engineers over delays
In a letter to the municipal commissioner, Narwekar has also demanded that a penalty of Rs 5,000 a day be imposed on road engineers if they fail to ensure that potholes are filled within 48 hours.
The letter says that BMC should take steps to address the "recurring issue" of potholes which cause "immense inconvenience" to citizens, especially during monsoon. "It is, therefore, imperative to establish a robust pothole-filling system that enables citizens to report pothole complaints and track their resolution within a stipulated timeline.
The civic body must also develop a live dashboard, which should be accessible to the public, and must display real-time updates on pothole repair status across the city," the former corporator has said.
He has also said that to ensure timely action and accountability, the fine should be imposed on engineers and contractors who fail to address potholes promptly. "A fine of Rs 5,000 per pothole per day should be levied on road engineers for delays if potholes are not filled within 48 hours of being reported," Narwekar has said.
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He has pointed out that the municipal corporation has not yet achieved its target for concretisation, and has stated that the work is progressing at a snail's pace in the island city. Against this backdrop, Narwekar has observed that it is highly likely that citizens would continue to suffer due to potholes during the monsoon season.
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