Updated On: 24 January, 2025 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Bombay High Court prohibits displaying of banners, hoardings, or posters without prior permission of the civic body; BMC has sent letters to political parties and others

BMC has warned against display of advertisements outside the designated areas. File Pics/Ashish Raje
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that it has allotted designated temporary spaces to display banners and posters to avoid illegal hoarding and banners in the city. The civic body, within its jurisdiction, has selected 35,859 places across Mumbai for the display of advertising. These approved areas include 1,017 locations for banners, 2,311 bus shelters, and 32,531 kiosks. BMC also warned that banners, boards, or posters found outside these designated areas will be subject to immediate and stringent action.
