Archive · 25 Sep 2025
SHRC: BMC Officials Face Scrutiny in Ghatkopar Hoarding Collapse
The Mumbai authorities are still looking into why a giant billboard collapsed, and the State Human Rights Commission has weighed in.
The commission looked at the case of the billboard collapse and determined the billboard was too big.
The main focus is on whether the officials from the city’s government did their jobs properly.
A police inquiry is underway and a committee has been formed to investigate.
If officials are found responsible, they will face consequences.
The SHRC reviewed the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case.
The hoarding was over twice the permitted size.
The investigation centers on the role of BMC officials.
BMC has assured action against officials found responsible.
A high-level committee is also overseeing the investigation.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), BMC officials
- What
- Investigation into Ghatkopar hoarding collapse
- When
- May 13, 2024 (incident)
- Where
- Ghatkopar, Mumbai
- Why
- Determine culpability and address human rights implications
Public Safety
Responsibility & Culpability
Issue
Public Safety
Ensure safety and adherence to regulations for public protection
Responsibility & Culpability
Determine who is responsible, whether it be officials, private corporations, etc
- Incident
- Ghatkopar hoarding collapse on May 13, 2024
- SHRC Action
- Disposed of petition by Amit Dubey
- Hoarding Size
- 120x120 sq. ft. (double permitted size)
- Key Focus
- Role of BMC officials and municipal commissioner
- BMC Response
- Action promised against responsible officials
- Committee Oversight
- High-level committee headed by Justice Dilip Bhosale
Sources
Ghatkopar hoardings erected without structural verification, proper tender process: Probe panel
Ghatkopar Hoarding Collapse: Maharashtra Updates Billboard Policy, Advertisement Boards Height Set For 40X40 Feet Statewide
Mumbai: BMC Pulls Down 11,563 Illegal Banners In Post-Ganeshotsav Drive As State Accepts Justice Bhosale Panel Report
