In an official statement, the civic body said that it has also served notices to at least 154 vehicle owners as part of the drive

The action was taken by the F (North) Ward of the BMC

It further said that the city civic body has launched a campaign against abandoned and defective vehicles parked on roads in the Matunga area

These vehicles had been causing traffic disruptions and concerns were also raised by the local residents in the area following which a special drive was undertaken on Tuesday, the officials said

"On Tuesday as many as 54 such vehicles were removed, and notices were served to 154 vehicle owners, instructing them to remove their faulty vehicles," officials said