Bhavesh Bhinde, the prime accused in the Mumbai billboard collapse tragedy that killed 17 people, has a history of violating billboard erection rules, with over 100 notices and penalties issued against him. This suggests the disaster could have been prevented with prompt action. The incident has prompted a crackdown on illegal hoardings in cities like Mumbai, Noida, and Chennai.
In the wake of the tragic Mumbai billboard collapse that claimed 14 lives, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken swift action. Notices have been issued to the Central and Western Railway administrations under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, demanding the removal of all hoardings larger than 40×40 feet erected on their land. This decision is based on the recognition that Mumbai’s coastal location, weather patterns, and wind conditions necessitate stricter regulations to prevent similar disasters in the future.
