Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Mumbai Orders Probe Into Digital Hoarding Permissions And Safety
Anna Bansode has asked officials to investigate two digital advertising hoardings in Mumbai.
One is in Teachers Colony in Bandra East, and the other is on a footbridge near the Western Express Highway.
Officials want to check whether the hoardings received proper permission.
They will also examine whether the screens are safe for drivers and pedestrians.
Changing pictures and videos might distract motorists.
Some documents about the approvals and tender process could not be found.
MSRDC must hold another meeting within seven days, including traffic police officials.
If rule-breaking is discovered, authorities may take action.
Deputy Speaker Anna Bansode ordered an inquiry into digital LED hoardings in Bandra East and on an MSRDC foot overbridge.
The inquiry will examine the hoardings’ permissions, validity, installation process and public safety implications.
Officials raised concerns that changing advertisements and videos could distract motorists and increase accident risks.
Documents related to permissions, tendering and Right to Information requests were reportedly unavailable.
MSRDC must meet with relevant departments within seven days and submit a detailed report; action may follow if irregularities are found.
- Who
- Maharashtra Assembly Deputy Speaker Anna Bansode directed officials from the BMC, MSRDC and other departments to investigate.
- What
- A detailed inquiry was ordered into the permissions, validity, approval process and safety of two digital LED advertising hoardings.
- When
- The MSRDC was instructed to convene a meeting within seven days; the date of the initial meeting is not specified.
- Where
- The hoardings are at Teachers Colony in Bandra East and on an MSRDC foot overbridge along the Western Express Highway in Mumbai.
- Why
- Officials raised concerns about possible traffic distraction, accident risks, missing documentation and potential irregularities or malpractice.
- Inquiry ordered by
- Anna Bansode, Maharashtra Assembly Deputy Speaker
- Locations
- Teachers Colony, Bandra East, and an MSRDC foot overbridge along the Western Express Highway
- Organizations involved
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation and other concerned departments
- Safety concern
- Changing advertisements and videos may distract motorists and increase accident risks
- Documents under review
- Permission records, tendering documents and information sought under the Right to Information Act
- Next step
- MSRDC must convene a meeting with concerned departments and traffic police officials within seven days
- Potential action
- Authorities may act under the rules if installation or approval irregularities are found