Mumbai: Poster Blocks Traffic Signal at Andheri East’s Old Nagar Das Road, Netizens Demand BMC Action

In the Andheri area of Mumbai, a poster was blocking the traffic signal, creating inconvenience for citizens. Taking to X, Mumbaikars complained about it and demanded that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) should immediately remove the poster. The poster is for an upcoming religious event taking place in Mumbai on February 15. This banner was covering the signal view of citizens near Old Nagar Das Road, Andheri East, Mumbai. Blocking signal view on roads is very risky and can lead to an accidents that cause major damage. An X user sharing the image and demanding BMC to take action wrote, “This poster is put over traffic signal near old Nagar Das Road Andheri East Mumbai-69 . We can’t see the signal weather it’s red light or green ! Pls @MTPHereToHelp @mybmcWardKE remove this poster. Thanks Regard.”

This poster is put over traffic signal near old Nagar Das Road Andheri East Mumbai-69 . We can’t see the signal weather it’s red light or green !
Pls @MTPHereToHelp@mybmcWardKE remove this poster .
Thanks Regard pic.twitter.com/KIbr5Ks13m

— Mann🇮🇳मन (@Tmanoj67Tiwari) February 13, 2026

Illegal banners and posters have been a long-standing issue faced by Mumbaikars. Last month The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has filed two First Information Reports (FIRs) at the Gamdevi Police Station, Malabar Hill Police Station and Dr Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg Police Station after clearing 41 banners that had been illegally put up at various public spots in South Mumbai. The civic body’s licence department initiated the action against unidentified individuals and approached the police to prevent such violations from recurring. The move is part of a broader effort to curb the unauthorised display of advertisements in public areas.

The removal drive was conducted on January 21 and 22 under the supervision of Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Special) Chanda Jadhav. Although the corporation has designated certain places for temporary advertisements, several organisations, institutions and commercial entities had installed banners without permission, particularly on roadside electricity poles. Officials said such actions violate civic norms and disrupt the city’s visual landscape.

In the D Ward, illegal banners were taken down from several prominent stretches, including Peddar Road, Pandita Ramabai Marg, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Walkeshwar, Malabar Hill, Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg, Maulana Shaukat Ali Road, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Road and Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road. Civic authorities stated that these unauthorised displays had been put up without securing mandatory approvals from the corporation.

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A senior official noted that, in accordance with directives issued by the Bombay High Court, hoardings, banners and posters cannot be exhibited in public places within the city’s jurisdiction without prior consent. Roads and footpaths, the official emphasised, cannot be used for advertising purposes unless formal permission is granted. Violations may invite action under the Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act and relevant provisions of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, which allow for criminal cases and court proceedings against offenders.

The civic body had undertaken a similar crackdown between April and July 2025, during which more than 20,000 unauthorised posters and banners were removed citywide. Nearly half of these were linked to political parties or candidates. That enforcement drive led to the registration of 41 FIRs against those responsible for illegal displays.

The corporation has once again urged institutions, organisations and businesses to install advertisements only at approved sites after securing the necessary permissions. Citizens have been encouraged to report illegal hoardings and banners through the toll-free helpline 1916, the official website, or the civic body’s social media handle, @mybmc.