Updated On: 05 February, 2026 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
BMC has notified new Cleanliness and Sanitation Bylaws, 2025, imposing fines ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 25,000 for offences such as spitting, littering, poor waste segregation and illegal dumping of construction debris. With penalties covering 21 violations, the move aims to improve civic hygiene

Under the new rules, spitting and littering will attract a penalty. Representational Pic
Spitting, littering, and illegally dumping construction waste in Mumbai will attract fines ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 25,000, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Monday.
The Mumbai civic body notified the Solid Waste (Management and Handling), Cleanliness and Sanitation Bylaws, 2025, introducing fines for various cleanliness-related violations across Mumbai. Under the rules, spitting in public places will attract a penalty of Rs 250, littering Rs 500, failure to segregate wet and dry waste Rs 200, and unauthorised transportation of construction or demolition debris Rs 25,000 per vehicle.