The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday said that the citizens, social organisations, and political parties are requested to refrain from placing any hoardings, banners, or posters on public roads and pathways in Mumbai, except with prior permission, an official statement said.

According to the statement, under the guidance of BMC Commissioner and Administrator Dr Iqbal Singh Chahal the officials are conducting periodic campaigns to remove illegal and unauthorised hoardings, banners, and posters.