24 January,2026 10:38 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC clears unauthorised constructions in Andheri West. PIC/BMC
Andheri West residents expressed their gratitude to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after unauthorised constructions were removed from the area, improving road and pedestrian movement.
On Saturday, residents felicitated DCM (K-West Ward) Bhagyashree Kapse at his office for the sustained action against illegal structures.
Under the guidance of Mumbai civic chief Bhushan Gagrani, and Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Ashwini Joshi, the BMC has been consistently carrying out operations to remove unauthorised constructions across the city and its suburbs.
In Andheri West, a campaign led by Alle, under Deputy Commissioner (Zone-3) Vishwas Mote, focused on clearing illegal structures along Veera Desai Road, Captain Samant Road, JP Road, and Apna Bazaar areas.
The operation has significantly eased vehicular and pedestrian traffic, reduced congestion, and prioritised public safety by opening up roads and footpaths.
Local resident associations and community groups in Dhake Vasahat and surrounding areas lauded the decisive and effective measures, which have received a positive response from citizens.
The BMC administration has assured residents that such operations to improve traffic flow and civic safety will continue in the future.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday said that it has filed multiple FIRs during a crackdown on illegal banners in city and removed at least 41 unauthorised banners from parts of Mumbai.
An official statement said that the civic body has taken strict action against individuals and organisations for putting up unauthorised banners in public places across Mumbai.
Despite the civic body providing designated spaces for temporary advertisements, several banners were found illegally installed on electric poles and along roadsides without prior permission, officials said.
"The BMC's Licensing Department has registered cases against unidentified persons at Gamdevi, Malabar Hill and Dr D. B. Marg police stations. The action was taken on January 21 and 22, 2026, during which 41 unauthorised banners were removed," an official statement said.
The Mumbai civic body has appealed to organisations, associations and businesses to display advertisements only at approved locations and after obtaining proper permission.
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Special) Chanda Jadhav. Removal drives were conducted in several areas including Peddar Road, Pandita Ramabai Road, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Walkeshwar, Malabar Hill, Dr Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Road, Maulana Shaukat Ali Road, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Road and Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road.
