The BMC has decided to charge Mumbai Marathon organisers for the permissions that are being granted by the civic body for the event. The corporation has permitted the organisers to erect pandals, hoardings, and use roads and footpaths for the marathon. It has been agreed that the BMC will clean the area prior to the event.

Elite international athletes, along with several Mumbaikars, were seen practising at the Marine Drive last evening. Pic/Bipin Kokate