Cutting across party lines, the councillors squarely blamed the officials for the poor upkeep of the city on Friday.

The members said that the public dumped waste on roadsides in many wards as dumper bins were not either removed after they were full or kept in the appropriate places by the conservancy workers.

The stray dogs and cattle pulled out the and garbage scattered on roads, which spoilt the eco-system.

The councillors, including Swetha (ward 94), urged the authorities to create awareness among the residents of the need to use dumper bins. Sustained sensitisation was essential and people should be told about the measures taken by the civic body officials.

Unauthorised bill boards and advertisement hoardings tied to the electric lamp posts by people should be removed forthwith as electricians could not replace wornout bulbs, she said.

M. Amudha (ward 2) of the DMK raised several issues pertaining to her ward and urged the authorities to clear garbage, lay unfinished roads and ensure drinking water supply.

Many other councillors complained about drinking water going waste in their wards. However, the officials said that tests and trials were under way in the Mullaperiyar drinking water project.

When CPI (M) councillor T. Kumaravel wanted to know about the status of the Mullaperiyar drinking water project, opening of the completed shopping complex in Periyar bus stand and measures taken to catch stray dogs, there was no proper answer.

Except for a few, a majority of the officials were not prepared with answers and gave only lame excuses. In most of the instances, the Commissioner Chitra Vijayan had to intervene and explain only after which the members took to their seats.

When councillors repeatedly stated that they had been raising the issues at least in the last five meetings, the officials maintained stoic silence.

A total of 38 resolutions were passed as unanimously accepted. Through a separate resolution, the Corporation said that it would collect ₹3,450 each for cremation of body at Moolakarai and Thathaneri crematoriums.