The civic body will also intensify efforts to remove encroachments from footpaths, take action against unauthorised constructions, ease traffic bottlenecks, and ensure prompt resolution of pothole complaints received through its 'Marg' mobile application

The observations came during the hearing of a batch of petitions highlighting pollution, foul odours, gas emissions and health hazards faced by residents living near the Kanjurmarg dumping ground in Mumbai's eastern suburbs