Bombay High Court Urges BMC To Act Swiftly Against Unauthorized Flags & Banners In Public Spaces

The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to act swiftly against unauthorized political flags and banners displayed in public and private spaces, including housing societies, without permission.

Captain (Retd.) Haresh Gaglani from Sion, Mumbai, had complained about illegal political flags on his society’s compound wall. Still, the BMC failed to act for over a year, violating the Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act,1995.

Criticizing the delay, the court stressed the need for penalties on violators and ordered immediate removal.

It further directed the civic body to act promptly and dispose of the plea without unnecessary delay.