Mumbai Civic Body Takes Down Over 52,000 Illegal Banners and Posters

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has removed 52,448 banners, flex boards and posters across Mumbai between January 1 and October 16 of this year.

Special Drive

During a special drive held between October 8 and 16, the civic body seized about 3,537 unauthorised advertisements, including flags and boards.

Legal Action

Authorities registered four First Information Reports at police stations after complaints from the Licensing Department, while 333 other complaints went to the police for legal action.

Context

Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said the campaign aims to stop the defacement of public spaces and will continue for the rest of the year. The Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act of 1995 allows for fines or up to three months of jail time for putting up illegal displays.