Demolition of oversized billboards in Mumbai underway, following Ghatkopar incident

Follwing the tragic Ghatkopar incident, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued notices to Western Railways and Central Railways under Section 30 (2) (V) of the Disaster Management Act 2005. The directive states the removal of hoardings exceeding 40X40 feet in size.

Attributing the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse to windy weather and unseasonal rains, the BMC emphasised safety concerns and decided not to permit hoardings larger than 40x40 feet. Further, social media complaints highlighted the dangers posed by oversized hoardings.

The civic body has now initiated the demolition process, targeting illegal hoardings citywide, despite challenges from gusty winds. The removal efforts of the hoarding, including the three remaining hoardings on GRP land in Chheda Nagar are underway.

BMC's action aims to prevent further tragedies, with plans to dismantle remaining GRP land hoardings in Ghatkopar. The fatal incident last Monday, underscores the importance of swift regulatory action to safeguard public safety amidst Mumbai's unpredictable weather conditions.