The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to discontinue the services of the Clean Up Marshals in Mumbai from April 4. However, even after this, if the clean-up marshals are seen on the streets or if they try to extort money from Mumbaikars by imposing fines, the BMC has appealed to them to report it to the department office.
The Solid Waste Management Department of the BMC has decided to terminate the services of the Clean Up Marshals appointed in Mumbai under the 'Swachh Mumbai Abhiyan' from April 4. The BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani has given such instructions to the municipal administration. However, the BMC administration has also appealed to citizens to contact the relevant administrative department (ward office) if they are being fined by these 'clean up marshals' after April 4.
The BMC had appointed Clean Up Marshals in all 24 administrative divisions of Mumbai to penalise citizens who litter. In each administrative division, 30 Clean Up Marshals were appointed through 12 different organisations. The rules and principles for the implementation of this scheme were also laid down. However, many complaints were received by the BMC administration that the marshals were violating various rules. Therefore, the contract of the Clean Up Marshals appointed for cleanliness in Mumbai will be cancelled from April 4. However, the implementation of the 'Swachh Mumbai Mission' will continue. Deputy Commissioner (Solid Waste Management) Kiran Dighavkar said that the Municipal Corporation will soon take action for this.
Complaints Against Clean-Up Marshals
Administrative departments of the Municipal Corporation have raised concerns regarding several issues, including marshals not visiting the designated locations as instructed, taking action at construction sites where it was not expected according to the contract, and frequently being absent despite the requirement for round-the-clock inspection, seven days a week.
Additionally, there has been indifference towards biometric attendance, charging more than the prescribed fines from rule-breaking citizens, conducting inspections outside their designated areas, and imposing fines at locations like hotels, banquet halls, hoardings, and signboards, which were not part of the contract.
These actions, along with non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreement, have been brought to the attention of the BMC. Furthermore, the unprofessional behavior of Clean-Up Marshals over the past year has negatively impacted the reputation of the civic body.
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