Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Mumbai Metro Lauds Citizen for Removing Illegal Advertisement
Someone put up an advertisement for a nail salon on a new Metro train pillar in Mumbai.
A man saw it and took it down because it looked bad.
The Metro company thanked the man for doing this.
They also said the nail salon broke the rules and will have to pay a fine.
The Metro company wants to keep the new train lines clean and beautiful for everyone to use.
The new Metro line is still being built and will open soon.
A citizen, Karthik Nadar, removed an illegal advertisement from a Mumbai Metro Line 2B pillar.
The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) publicly commended Nadar for his action.
The salon responsible for the illegal advertisement, The Sobo Nail Salon, will be penalized.
The act of pasting illegal posters is a punishable offense under the Operation and Maintenance Act, 2002.
MMMOCL emphasized its commitment to maintaining the cleanliness and visual appeal of Metro infrastructure.
- Who
- Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL), Karthik Nadar (citizen), The Sobo Nail Salon
- What
- A citizen removed an illegal advertisement from a Metro Line 2B pillar, leading to a penalty for the salon and praise from the Metro authorities.
- When
- Recently (implied by the social media post and response)
- Where
- A pillar of Mumbai Metro Line 2B
- Why
- To maintain the aesthetic appeal of public property and adhere to regulations against illegal advertising.
- Metro Line
- 2B (Yellow Line)
- Location
- Mumbai Metro Line 2B Pillar
- Offending Business
- The Sobo Nail Salon
- Action Taken
- Illegal banner removed by citizen; Penalty imposed on salon.
- Relevant Law
- Section 62(2) of the Operation and Maintenance Act, 2002
- Line Construction Status
- Under construction, phased opening from late 2025