“I urged the commissioner to shut the places where people are not following COVID rules. In one such centre many were seen crowding, and after I complained about it, action was taken. Citizens should take precautions as cases are rising,” said Jagtap at a press conference at the BMC headquarters on Monday.

He added, “At the time of Mahashivratri, the authorities decided to shut temples and citizens cooperated with us. But these shopping centres and malls are not taking anything seriously and violating all norms. The municipal commissioner also told me about the sharp rise in cases over the past few days, which is alarming.”

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He also pointed out the issues related to the Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project and sought rehabilitation of people affected by widening of nullahs within a radius of five kilometres of their homes. The Congress also demanded complete property tax waiver for houses up to 500 square feet and 60 per cent waiver for houses of 500 to 700 square feet.