The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) much-debated and controversial clean-up marshal scheme is set to be scrapped by April 2025. The solid waste management department has submitted a proposal to civic chief Bhushan Gagrani to discontinue the scheme. Confirming the development, Gagrani stated that the BMC has decided to phase out the initiative. 

A senior BMC official revealed that numerous complaints had been received from citizens and ward offices about marshals misusing their authority and engaging in corrupt practices. “As per civic guidelines, marshals are allowed to ask individuals to dispose of waste properly. However, they were imposing fines even for minor infractions, such as dropping a piece of paper momentarily,” the official said. There were also complaints about fines being collected without receipts, and even the police reported instances of misconduct by marshals, the official added.