Kakinada: City mayor Sunkara Pavani pulled up officials of smart city project for taking up footpath construction at Bhanagudi area near Charminar Tea Centre without paying way for rain water to flow in to the drain.

The mayor visited the area on Tuesday and directed the concerned officials to rectify the omission and opt for fresh planning with provision of rain water flow. Deputy Mayor K S Sattibabu accompanied the mayor during the visit.