In a bid to crack down on the abandoning of vehicles in public places, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to appoint a contractor who will get rid of such automobiles and two-wheelers 48 hours after sticking notices on them or informing their owners electronically.

According to officials, getting rid of abandoned vehicles is challenging as several legal processes must be followed. “We have decided to appoint a contractor who will remove abandoned vehicles from public places, store them and follow legal processes such as contacting the police and Regional Transport Authority to see if a case has been filed against their owners and issuing notices to owners,” an official said.