Civic swimming pools are yet to start giving new memberships and some pools even stated that they cannot accept new members at all, even as top officials had earlier claimed the process would start from April 1. 

mid-day had earlier on March 26 reported that new membership at these pools were not accepted at the time as the new fee structure was pending approval with BMC chief I S Chahal, which would come before April 1. However, six days into the month, it is still awaiting the nod.