Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], weeks after the hoarding collapse incident in Ghatkopar that killed 16 people, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya alleged that 60 hoardings were put up without any permits by 17 different people . Companies.
Somaiya said that he has discussed with MHADA officials and a complaint has also been lodged with the police in this regard.
“62 hoardings have been put up on MHADA property, by 17 big advertising companies… out of which MHADA has given permission for only two hoardings… 60 hoardings are unauthorized… I discussed with MHADA officials… Complaint A case has been registered with the police...I demand immediate registration of FIR against MHADA officials involved in putting up such hoardings...Action should be taken against BMC officials also...Action should also be taken against 17 advertising agencies Should be blacklisted: Kirit Somaiya, speaking to ANI, said, "Should be blacklisted."
Earlier, expressing grief over the hoarding collapse incident in Ghatkopar, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani said that it was a tragic incident and informed that the rescue operation has been completed.
“It was a tragic incident in which 16 people died,” Gagrani said. “The rescue operation has been completed.” “There is an active petrol pump here, hence our rescue operation was delayed.”
BMC Commissioner said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered to check all the hoardings. “All hoardings require a structural stability certificate,” he said. They must comply with specifications of size, foundation and wind velocity to provide the required stability. Shinde also said that the government will bear all the expenses of the treatment of the injured.
Somaiya said that he has discussed with MHADA officials and a complaint has also been lodged with the police in this regard.
“62 hoardings have been put up on MHADA property, by 17 big advertising companies… out of which MHADA has given permission for only two hoardings… 60 hoardings are unauthorized… I discussed with MHADA officials… Complaint A case has been registered with the police...I demand immediate registration of FIR against MHADA officials involved in putting up such hoardings...Action should be taken against BMC officials also...Action should also be taken against 17 advertising agencies Should be blacklisted: Kirit Somaiya, speaking to ANI, said, "Should be blacklisted."
Earlier, expressing grief over the hoarding collapse incident in Ghatkopar, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani said that it was a tragic incident and informed that the rescue operation has been completed.
“It was a tragic incident in which 16 people died,” Gagrani said. “The rescue operation has been completed.” “There is an active petrol pump here, hence our rescue operation was delayed.”
BMC Commissioner said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered to check all the hoardings. “All hoardings require a structural stability certificate,” he said. They must comply with specifications of size, foundation and wind velocity to provide the required stability. Shinde also said that the government will bear all the expenses of the treatment of the injured.
