Archive · 24 Jul 2026
BMC Removes 640 Unauthorized Banners in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai conducted a special drive to remove unauthorized banners and posters.
They took down 640 banners in one day, with most being political.
The BMC removes thousands of such banners every year and has a policy requiring prior permission for any outdoor displays.
People who put up banners without permission can face fines or even jail time.
BMC removed 640 unauthorized banners and posters in a single day.
336 of the removed banners were political, 186 were religious, and 118 were commercial.
The BMC conducts regular drives against illegal hoardings and initiates action against violators.
The civic body removes 15,000 to 20,000 illegal hoardings annually, with nearly 45% linked to political events.
Violators face penalties under the BMC Act, 1888, and the Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1995.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Removed 640 unauthorized banners and posters
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Mumbai and suburbs
- Why
- To maintain city cleanliness and enforce regulations
Political Parties
BMC
Permission for Banners
Political Parties
Political parties often erect banners without prior permission due to the urgency of events and celebrations.
BMC
BMC insists on prior written permission for all outdoor displays to maintain city cleanliness and order.
- Total Banners Removed
- 640
- Political Banners Removed
- 336
- Religious Banners Removed
- 186
- Commercial Banners Removed
- 118
- Annual Banners Removed
- 15,000 to 20,000
- Penalty for Violation
- Up to three months' imprisonment or a fine of Rs 2,000