The contruction work of Metro line 2B has been ongoing near Buddha Colony at Vinoba Bhave Nagar, Kurla (West) in Mumbai

Meanwhile, Following mid-day’s reports about the encroachment of vehicles and vendors on footpaths, the Mumbai police’s traffic division has launched a full-scale campaign to penalise all such offenders

Sources said, citywide, action was taken against 11,769 vehicles on Thursday

A senior officer from the traffic division explained the fine structure, saying, “A fine of Rs 500 is levied against those who park vehicles on footpaths"

“We have issued orders to all traffic officials to take stringent action against motor vehicles being illegally parked on footpaths and have already started acting against offenders," an official said

If the vehicle is parked dangerously, the fine is Rs 1,500. If the vehicle needs to be towed because of the offence, for two-wheelers, the fine for a first-time offender is Rs 736 and from the second time, the amount is then increased to Rs 1,736 each time the offence is committed throughout the year, the official said

For four-wheelers, the fine is Rs 972 for first-time offenders; it is then increased to Rs 1,972 for the rest of the year

The traffic division is undertaking a full-fledged campaign to ensure that the footpaths are made parking-free and pedestrian-friendly