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Nagpur Authorities Dismantle Over 20,000 Illegal Ads in 7 Months
7 Aug
Summary
- Nagpur Municipal Corporation removed 20,289 illegal hoardings, banners, and posters in 7 months
- Civic body recovered Rs 1.75 lakh in penalties and filed 265 police complaints
- Crackdown intensified during festivals to maintain compliance
As of August 8th, 2025, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has undertaken a massive citywide crackdown on unauthorized advertisements, removing a staggering 20,289 illegal hoardings, banners, posters, and welcome gates in just seven months.
According to the municipal commissioner's affidavit submitted to the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, the enforcement drive was launched in January 2025 and has since resulted in the recovery of Rs 1.75 lakh in penalties from offenders. The civic body has also registered 265 police complaints against those responsible for the unlicensed displays.
To bolster the crackdown, the NMC has deployed daily surveillance vans and intensified the drive during major festival seasons like Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Diwali, and Dhammachakra Pravartan Din. The civic authorities have also strengthened public participation through the 'Nagpur Live' app and an online grievance portal, allowing citizens to report any unauthorized signage.
The action is being taken under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations (Regulation and Control of Display of Sky-Signs and Advertisement) Rules, 2022, notified by the Urban Development Department. The municipal commissioner has warned that zonal assistant commissioners will be held personally accountable for any failure in implementing the drive, and disciplinary action will be taken against officers found neglecting their duties.
