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Residents of Chandivali have formed a citizens group that plans to function as a shadow corporator to closely monitor civic works in L ward. Without entering electoral politics, the group aims to track ward-level budgets, inspect project execution on the ground and follow up on public complaints with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). It also plans to use the Right to Information Act when required and publish annual assessments of civic works. The initiative reflects growing citizen involvement in local governance and accountability.
A residents association in Chandivali has decided to take on the role of a shadow corporator to monitor civic administration and infrastructure works in Mumbai's L ward. The Chandivali Citizens Welfare Association (CCWA) said the initiative is meant to keep track of civic spending and project execution without contesting municipal elections. Advertisement
The group plans to study ward-level budget allocations and break them down in a simple manner so residents can understand how funds are being used. It will also verify whether civic works approved by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) are completed as per plans and timelines. According to the association, on-site checks will be carried out to identify unfinished or poor-quality work before final payments are cleared.
CCWA also intends to take up unresolved civic complaints with the concerned BMC departments. If required, the group will file applications under the Right to Information Act to obtain official data related to projects, contracts and expenditure. The aim is to ensure transparency in decision-making and execution at the ward level.
Explaining the decision, CCWA founder Mandeep Singh Makkar said the group chose not to enter electoral politics after internal discussions. He indicated that elections often shift focus towards winning campaigns rather than consistent follow-up on civic issues. The association believes structured citizen monitoring can be done without funding or political backing.
As part of its plan, CCWA will prepare an annual shadow report card for the ward. This report will assess how corporator funds were utilised, the quality and durability of civic infrastructure, and the response time for citizen grievances. Any gaps in execution or suspected misuse of funds will be formally documented and shared with authorities.
The initiative will begin in L ward, which covers parts of Kurla West and surrounding localities, including areas near Laxmanrao Yadav Market and S V Barve Marg. Over time, the group hopes to extend this model to other wards by involving more volunteers and rotating responsibilities among members. An online platform is also being planned to record complaints, follow-ups and official responses.
The move comes amid long-standing concerns among residents about delayed civic works, incomplete infrastructure and limited public access to information related to ward-level spending.
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