Minister for Urban Development B.A. Basavaraj was upset with the lack of cleanliness maintained in the city and delay in the implementation of projects by Mangalore Smart City Ltd. He asked the city corporation to take up a ward-wise drive to maintain cleanliness. No garbage should be allowed to be dumped at public places. The Minister asked corporation Commissioner Askhy Sridhar to inspect the wards for cleanliness and take action against the health section officials concerned if they are found lethargic in discharging their duties. MSCL to complete the road projects within three months and restore the roads that have been dug up leaving no debris on them. He was unhappy that MSCL could complete only 16 of the 63 road projects planned.