MUMBAI: BMC on Thursday shot down the speculation of using satellite imaging to resolve the issue of potholes within the town, announcing it was once "not feasible". In a PIL about unhealthy roads in Mumbai, Bombay top court docket informed the corporation to check if scientific methods, satellite imaging and GoogleMaps may well be used.
"The issue of preparedness to utilize scientific methods, satellite imaging by the corporation was checked with the agency. The same is not feasible," a sworn statement filed through Arun Nadgouder, leader engineer (roads and visitors) mentioned. The affidavit added that geo-tagging of pothole places have been presented in its MCGM 24x7 app. BMC said proceedings on potholes may well be lodged at ward places of work, on a devoted toll-free quantity (1800221293), on its website or special WhatsApp numbers, in addition to on its new app.
BMC said it was once taking instructed motion on proceedings about unhealthy roads and had ready a plan to tackle potholes all the way through the impending monsoon. BMC had undertaken work on 217 roads on precedence and will whole work on 411 roads and 46 junctions prior to the monsoon. It has additionally taken up 1,113 roads and 121 junctions for preventive repairs.
The state said it had complied with HC directives on roads under its regulate, including repairing roads and covering manholes. Mumbai resident Akshay Vani, probably the most parties within the case, disputed the claims and said roads all over Mumbai were dug up, leading to congestion.
"The issue of preparedness to utilize scientific methods, satellite imaging by the corporation was checked with the agency. The same is not feasible," a sworn statement filed through Arun Nadgouder, leader engineer (roads and visitors) mentioned. The affidavit added that geo-tagging of pothole places have been presented in its MCGM 24x7 app. BMC said proceedings on potholes may well be lodged at ward places of work, on a devoted toll-free quantity (1800221293), on its website or special WhatsApp numbers, in addition to on its new app.
BMC said it was once taking instructed motion on proceedings about unhealthy roads and had ready a plan to tackle potholes all the way through the impending monsoon. BMC had undertaken work on 217 roads on precedence and will whole work on 411 roads and 46 junctions prior to the monsoon. It has additionally taken up 1,113 roads and 121 junctions for preventive repairs.
The state said it had complied with HC directives on roads under its regulate, including repairing roads and covering manholes. Mumbai resident Akshay Vani, probably the most parties within the case, disputed the claims and said roads all over Mumbai were dug up, leading to congestion.
Satellite imaging can't stop potholes: BMC
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