Mumbai: No hoardings, banners and posters on public roads, pathways, says BMC

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday said that the citizens, social organisations, and political parties are requested to refrain from placing any hoardings, banners, or posters on public roads and pathways in Mumbai, except with prior permission, an official statement said.

According to the statement, under the guidance of BMC Commissioner and Administrator Dr Iqbal Singh Chahal the officials are conducting periodic campaigns to remove illegal and unauthorised hoardings, banners, and posters.

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"Stringent actions are always taken against the concerned persons, organizations or parties. The BMC is urging citizens, various social organisations, and political parties not to display any hoardings, banners, or posters on public roads and footpaths without prior permission," the BMC said.

It said, an initiative to remove unauthorised hoardings, banners, and posters in Mumbai is being undertaken. The list of locations where official advertisement is being permitted can be found on the official website of the BMC.

Following the directions of the Bombay High Court in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the BMC has implemented restrictions on the unauthorised display of advertisements, announcements, hoardings, and posters.

"To review the actions being taken in this regard, a state-level committee meeting was convened under the chairmanship of the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), a few days ago. It is emphasized that placing hoardings, banners, or posters on public roads and pathways without prior approval from the BMC is strictly prohibited, and violators will have to face legal actions under the 'Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act 1995' and Section 328/328-A, 471 of the 'Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act 1888'. Breach in any of these regulations will result in filing charges in the court, against the said offenders," the BMC said.

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Meanwhile, last week, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has directed the BMC to install protective barriers in Chembur, Ghatkopar, Bhandup, and other potential flood-prone areas of suburban Mumbai.

This directive comes in response to the possible threat of flooding due to heavy rainfall or other potential hazards in these regions.

In a meeting held at the ministry today, Ajit Pawar emphasized the need for a quick action plan to protect the residents living in areas prone to potential flooding. The financial assistance received from the Central Government for disaster prevention will be utilized for these expenses, and the reimbursement process will be handled by the BMC, Ajit Pawar said.