BMC Orders Removal of Large Hoardings by Railways

17 May 2024 CW Team

The BMC's order comes in response to increasing concerns about the structural safety and visual clutter caused by oversized hoardings. These large advertisements, often placed along railway properties, pose potential risks to public safety and can obstruct views, leading to hazardous conditions, especially during adverse weather.

In its communication to the railway authorities, the BMC emphasised the need for immediate action to dismantle all hoardings exceeding the specified dimensions. The municipal body has highlighted that such structures not only violate existing regulations but also detract from the city's aesthetic appeal.

The directive aligns with the BMC's broader efforts to regulate outdoor advertising and ensure that all hoardings within the city adhere to safety and size standards. The corporation has been actively working to identify and remove illegal and non-compliant hoardings across Mumbai, aiming to create a safer and more visually pleasant urban environment.

Railway authorities have been given a stipulated timeframe to comply with the BMC's order. Failure to adhere to this directive could result in penalties and further action from the municipal corporation. The BMC has also urged citizens to report any oversized hoardings they encounter to help enforce this regulation effectively.

This move is part of the BMC's ongoing initiative to enhance urban management and public safety. By ensuring that all advertising structures comply with municipal guidelines, the BMC aims to mitigate risks and improve the overall quality of life for Mumbai's residents.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has instructed railway authorities to remove hoardings larger than 40x40 feet within the city. This directive aims to address safety concerns and ensure compliance with municipal regulations regarding advertisement structures. The BMC's order comes in response to increasing concerns about the structural safety and visual clutter caused by oversized hoardings. These large advertisements, often placed along railway properties, pose potential risks to public safety and can obstruct views, leading to hazardous conditions, especially during adverse weather. In its communication to the railway authorities, the BMC emphasised the need for immediate action to dismantle all hoardings exceeding the specified dimensions. The municipal body has highlighted that such structures not only violate existing regulations but also detract from the city's aesthetic appeal. The directive aligns with the BMC's broader efforts to regulate outdoor advertising and ensure that all hoardings within the city adhere to safety and size standards. The corporation has been actively working to identify and remove illegal and non-compliant hoardings across Mumbai, aiming to create a safer and more visually pleasant urban environment. Railway authorities have been given a stipulated timeframe to comply with the BMC's order. Failure to adhere to this directive could result in penalties and further action from the municipal corporation. The BMC has also urged citizens to report any oversized hoardings they encounter to help enforce this regulation effectively. This move is part of the BMC's ongoing initiative to enhance urban management and public safety. By ensuring that all advertising structures comply with municipal guidelines, the BMC aims to mitigate risks and improve the overall quality of life for Mumbai's residents.

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