The BMC has said it is taking various measures to keep a check on alleged harassment and corruption by clean-up marshals, amid a rise in complaints. It added that the system is here to stay, as the marshals are crucial in the enforcement of the face mask rule.

There have been accusations against some marshals taking money from the violators and not issuing receipts. The corporation tried to file FIRs against the culprits, but the police refused to do so stating that complainants/witnesses were necessary and the transaction amount was less than Rs 300.