The civic administration has directed assistant commissioners of all wards to give priority for demolition and reconstruction of the C1 category toilets. The C1 category is called most dangerous, and required to be demolished immediately.

As per the structural audit carried out by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) of 1687 toilets across the city, it was found that 544 toilets are the most dangerous. Ashok Kaire, deputy municipal commissioner of Solid Waste Management said that we are giving priority to reconstruct these toilets. "There is a direction from municipal commissioner to demolish and reconstruct these toilets," said Khaire.

The structural audit revealed that of the total 1,960 community toilets owned by the BMC, audit of 1,687 was carried out and 544 toilets are most dangerous and 424 toilets are required to major repairs. "The work order for minor and major repairs have already been given," said an official from the SWM. In the audit report, the maximum number of dangerous toilets were seen in the M East ward with 386 toilets. "Mankhurd and Govandi areas have maximum number of dangerous toilets," said the official. Mankhurd and Govandi are followed by Chembur, Wadala and Matunga.

Supriya Sonar, a Right to Pee activist said that there is need to take corrective measures. "It is important to take corrective measures after such a structural audit without delays. Unfortunately, the agencies in Mumbai wait disaster to happen and then take necessary action," said Sonar.

The civic chief, in his monthly review meeting held last month, had directed to give priority for demolition and reconstruction of the dangerous toilets. "As per the directive, if the contractor is not available, work can be assigned to the adjoining contractor," said the official.