Archive · 8 Oct 2026
KDMC Files Case Over Unauthorised Banners in Kalyan East
Civic officials in Kalyan East found four banners that did not have the required permissions.
The banners promoted businesses, a festival offer and an exhibition.
Officials said neither the municipal corporation nor the traffic police had approved them.
The banners were put up by people whose identities have not been established.
A complaint was made at Kolsewadi Police Station.
A case was registered under a Maharashtra law against defacing property.
The civic corporation says it is continuing its drive against unauthorised banners.
It says the effort is intended to prevent visual pollution and keep public spaces in better condition.
KDMC officials found four unauthorised banners during an inspection in Kalyan East’s 4/J ward.
The banners advertised Seema Caterers, Madras Cafe, a festival offer and a Vamakshi Events exhibition.
Officials said the banners lacked permission from KDMC and the city traffic police.
A complaint was lodged at Kolsewadi Police Station against four unidentified persons.
A case was registered under Section 3 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1995.
- Who
- The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) and four unidentified persons.
- What
- A case was registered over four unauthorised banners under Section 3 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1995.
- When
- October 8, 2026.
- Where
- Kalyan East, including locations in KDMC’s 4/J ward.
- Why
- Officials said the banners lacked required permissions and constituted unauthorised use and defacement of public spaces.
- Civic body
- Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC)
- Banners found
- Four
- Ward
- 4/J ward
- Locations mentioned
- Lokgram, Katemanivali and Kolsewadi Road
- Police station
- Kolsewadi Police Station
- Law cited
- Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1995
- Section
- Section 3